When I Think of Research…

 First of all I have to say this class was one of the most challenging classes I have taken thus far. However I believe this class has taught me how to look at data and information in a very different way, and applied it to make a positive difference. As a result I have learned that all information I read online may not be valid information or even beneficial to those within a research study. 

However my views of doing research has change in ways I cannot believe. Although I thought I was doing research in the beginning when doing my other courses, but through this class I have learned that I did not know the extent it really took to do real research for a project.

 Moreover through this class I learned that doing research within early childhood takes a lot of prior planning and that research also have to be design to accommodate all participants involved and ensuring that the overall research show respect to all participants and being respectful of their rights as well.    

In looking back on some of the challenges I encountered, I believe my biggest challenges was separating the research terms and understanding variables and how they play a part of the overall research findings. Therefore in meeting such challenges I had to review the information given for the course over, and over again. I also took the feedback given from the instructor and applied it and this also helped me have a better understanding of all the information for this course.

 As a result in taking this course I have a greater respect for effective research and how important it is to do proper assessments on young children, and accurate observation as well.

Also at this time I would like to thank all of my colleagues for their effective thinking skills, and sharing their research experiences, and information with us in the discussion. I would also like to thank you all for the positive feedback given as well.