What insights have you gained about research from taking
this course?
The
insights that I have gained from taking this research course has helped me gain
valuable knowledge and prepared me for becoming a better researcher. Doing
research in this class allowed me to learn something new about collecting data,
sharpen my problem-solving skills and challenged me in new ways. Taking this
course has provided more insights regarding collaboration, and teamwork when
working on a research topic.
In what ways have your ideas about the nature of doing
research changed?
Every
field of study has its research problems and methods. I get to choose what
tools I want to use to gather and analyze the data. Before taking the course, I was nervous about
all the work that is required to do research. After getting a better
understanding of how to research topics and by following all the necessary
research methods that will guide you along the way, I feel more comfortable than
before the class.
What lessons about planning, designing, and conducting
research in early childhood did you learn?
I have
gained a better understanding of how to conduct research and all the important pieces
that need to occur before my analysis is complete. Learning about all the
different research designs has broadened by knowledge of the amount of information
that can be found on one subject by using many methods.
What were some of the challenges you encountered—and in what
ways did you meet them?
Some
of the challenges that I face in the course the amount of time that it takes to
conduct research and to select the type of method research design that is will
be perfect for the kind of research that you are doing.
What are some of the ways your perceptions of an early
childhood professional have been modified as a result of this course?
There have
been numerous educators in the field who have used their valuable time to complete research on topics that may affect
early childhood. There is a vast amount of information that we can integrate and
use to make sure that we are doing the best to develop our children to be
successful.
*Thank you to my instructor Dr. Parrish and all my wonderful classmates who have made this course very enlightening and enhanced my knowledge in early childhood education.
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Anita,
ReplyDeleteI also was nervous about taking this research class. I was concerned about the amount of time that this class would take for doing research also, but I found my biggest obstacle was trying to remember all the terminology. I had to keep my book close to me at all times as I spend a lot of time referring back to it. It was a very clear resource. All in all, I really enjoyed this class. Good luck in your future courses.
Mary