First I would like to thank Dr. Davis and my colleagues for your comments and thoughts. I appreciate all the conversations and discussions we had about research. This course has been the most challenging for me. Thank you all for your support.
I have gained many new insights about research from this course. I now have a clear understanding how research is used a tool. I am now able to explain how the research process works and the importance of ethic when doing research.
My ideas about doing research have changed since the beginning of this course. I no longer am overwhelmed with the thought of research. It is much more time consuming than I thought before.
Planning, designed, and conducting research is extremely important. Research that is well-designed is systematic and consistent. Well-designed research will certainly provide rich and meaningful data, which ensure that the researcher will achieve their goal(s).
Some of my challenges in this course were understanding all of the key terms and not mixing up quantitative and qualitative research. I was able to over come these challenges by discussing with colleagues and reading Dr. Davis' comments on my assignments.
My perceptions of an early childhood professional have been modified as a result of this course. Early childhood professionals have a huge responsibility to ensure that the research they conduct is well-designed, valid, ethical, and reliable.
Best wishes to all, as you continue on journey at Walden University!
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Research Around the World
The website that I chose to research was Early Childhood Australia (2012). Some of the current international research topics I reviewed were funding for young children who are need the most, budgeting, how quality care is much more significant compared to cost of care, behavior management during the pre-school and kindergarten transition, and frameworks for healthy development including eating and physical development.
While exploring this international website I was most surprised with the insights I gained involving the Early Years Workforce Strategy. The Early Years Workforce Strategy provides information about how the Australian governments will support early childhood development and the care workforce to ensure the skills needed to support integrated ways to work with diverse children.
Other information that I felt was noteworthy to share was the statement of regret and commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. This statement from Early Childhood Australia explains that is understood that the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are the original inhabitants of Australia. ECA is regretful for the suffering the original inhabitants have endured and suffered due to the invasion of other people from different areas. ECA recognizes and demonstrates commitment to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people by involving them in activities and raising awareness for all Australians to understand their history and current lifestyles.
Resources
Early Childhood Australia. Retrieved on October 7, 2012, from: http://www.earlychildhodaustralia.org/au
While exploring this international website I was most surprised with the insights I gained involving the Early Years Workforce Strategy. The Early Years Workforce Strategy provides information about how the Australian governments will support early childhood development and the care workforce to ensure the skills needed to support integrated ways to work with diverse children.
Other information that I felt was noteworthy to share was the statement of regret and commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. This statement from Early Childhood Australia explains that is understood that the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are the original inhabitants of Australia. ECA is regretful for the suffering the original inhabitants have endured and suffered due to the invasion of other people from different areas. ECA recognizes and demonstrates commitment to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people by involving them in activities and raising awareness for all Australians to understand their history and current lifestyles.
Resources
Early Childhood Australia. Retrieved on October 7, 2012, from: http://www.earlychildhodaustralia.org/au
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