Research Journey
As a beginning researcher I
have learned the importance of being prepared and making a plan. Sometimes when
I am not studying or doing an assignment I will stop to reflect and think about
my research simulation. I think of questions that I would like answers too, and
if the questions can be used to form a hypothesis; because of this class I have
learned the importance of research and the importance of the research process. I
use to think that research was easy and all you had to do was look up
statistics and articles and reflect on what you have read. I now know that good
research requires so much more; you must know about ethics in research, analyzing
research and designing your research so it can be used to advocate for change
and/or answer unanswered questions.
In this learning process my
colleagues and professor have been invaluable resources. They have helped me
re-formulate my questions and asked questions that have required me to use
higher level thinking skills; for that I am grateful.
Challenges that I have
encountered in the research process are; formatting my research and getting to
know the research terms. Some way’s that I have overcome these challenges are
to read and re-read the professors comments on my papers and follow her
suggestions, as well as writing the terms and their definitions on index cards
and in my research journal. This has helped me to categorize the terms and
recall their meanings, so I can use them appropriately.
Susan,
ReplyDeleteYou really learned a lot in this course. I agree with your insights about about research adding value and the level of difficulty of understanding in the early childhood field. Congratulations on completing another course! We are half way finished. Best of luck as you move forward. -Liz Plaskon
Susan,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed working with you in this class. I feel that we have all grown so much over these past 8 weeks. Many underestimate the challenges we as early childhood professionals face in this field. I feel this class has strengthened me in the field and I am confident that I can conduct more meaningful research. I am so glad that you have the determination to become a skilled professional!! I wish you all the best in your future educational journey and I hope to be able to work with you again.
Crystallynn McNutt