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!
Crystal,
ReplyDeleteThe thought of research overwhelmed me before this class, also. I think focusing on the key terms really helped me feel more comfortable with the whole process. I, too, have a new appreciaton for research. Best wishes in future classes, Crystal!
Crystal
ReplyDeleteI agree this has been the most challenging course so far.But I became a little more relax and at ease the more I became familiar with the termonology and the research process. Hats off to Dr. Davis and our colleagues for assisting me with thier comments and discussions.
Crystal
ReplyDeleteI agree as well this has been the most challenging course thus far. Research is a very complex, but informative part of early childhood studies. I definitely appreciate your feedbak as a colleguae and I hope you continue t do well throughout your time at walden university.