Some of the insights that I have gained from taking this course is that research can be quantitative, qualitative, or both. Quantitative deals more with facts and data whereas qualitative is based more on proving a point, and mixed method research deals with both (Mac Naughton, Rolfe, & Siraj-Blatchford, 2010). I really enjoyed learning about the nature of research. Before learning how to truly read a research article, I would waste precious time searching for information in an article by reading information that I did not understand. Now I know how to read an article appropriately to locate the information that I need.
Planning, designing, and conducting research in the early childhood field takes a lot of work. It is important to interview the right people and to remain ethical which can easily become a problem in this field because it is difficult to interview children therefore deception in research in a common thing (Mac Naughton et al., 2010).
Some of the challenges that I encountered during my research was understanding certain methodologies, trying to break down my research topic, and forming a proper hypothesis. I took the advice of Dr. Dartt each week and began to understand the research process better. As a result of this course, my perceptions of an early childhood professional have remained the same. I have always admired and appreciated anyone who takes care of other people's children all day.
Reference
Mac Naughton, G., Rolfe, S. A., & Siraj-Blatchford, I. (2010). Doing early childhood research:
International perspectives on theory & practice (2nd ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
3 comments:
Hello Cheryl, narrowing down the research topic was rather challenging but, with the advice that Dr. Dartt offered that challenge was simplified. It has been a pleasure reading your discussions and blogs over the last 8 weeks.
Best of luck!
Jan
Hi Cheryl’s,
It sounds like you have a great understanding as well as me. After reading your post I’m glade you are happy with the insight you gain on how to investigate and analysis an article. Identifying your challenges will make you become stronger and wiser as you learn more about research methods. I have always like reading your post from class to class, keep up the great work.
Hey Cheryl,
Thank you for all your insights during this course. You have been a great inspiration to me. I have learned so much from you and the others, I believe you are ready to do research studies with great passion to back you up. I know all will go well with you in all your endeavors. I look forward to sharing a class with you in the future.
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