I learned that planning is the basis for research. Without planning you really can’t provide research based information properly. The design is equally as important. There are so many different formats that you can use. Each design is unique and specific to the different types of research that can be conducted. When it comes to conducting research I learned that it can be a very case sensitive. There are several different outcomes that can occur while using a various number of variables. While conducting a research the researcher must stay neutral. The purpose of a research is not to express your opinion but to find out as much information about a topic and present that to everyone else.
I had a challenge of understanding the different designs and different types of equity. Although they are all different styles, I was finding similarities between them all and it made reading and understanding it confusing. I met these challenges by just continuing to read and taking the time to understand the differences.
My perceptions of the early childhood profession have been modified by this course because it has broadened my understanding of the world of research. I have gone from being nervous about the idea of doing and reading research to having a better idea of what to expect while conducting and reading research. I am truly glad that this course is part of my curriculum.
I too agree that there was much worrying at the beginning of the course but it wasn't as frightening (frightening but not as frightening). In my opinion, the planning and desing process is one the most important aspects of the project after developing the question. I felt the our textbook was easy to understand and explained each area well.
ReplyDeleteKeisha,
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with you in the beginning the research designs and definitions were a little confusing. I read and reread and reread several chapters and the course provided resources in order to gain an understanding. I have several sticky notes on my computer's desktop with many of the terms covered in this course. The important thing is that it seems we all learned something from this course that we can take with us as we move foreward. Good luck to you as you continue your quest.
Hi Keisha,
ReplyDeleteI also am grateful to have had the opportunity to take this course. It was intimidating at first, but eventually it began to flow and I confess I loved it!
Thank you for your wonderful posts and your encouragement--enjoy your week off and I hope to see you again in our next class!