Reasearch In Early Childhood

What insights have you gained about research from taking this course?  I have learned that there are many types of research that are conducted and a researcher has to follow rules and stipulations just like everyone else even though they are experimenting. I’ve learned that there are risk factors in a research project that is important to be able to receive the necessary approval to proceed with a project.   

In what ways have your ideas about the nature of doing research changed? I realized that research is not as boring and as simple or as complex. There are several things in a research that must take place to have accurate data and get the results for the research.   

What lessons about planning, designing, and conducting research in early childhood did you learn? I’ve learned that the use of valuable research tools like triangulation is important in research.  I learned a lot about qualitative and mixed-method research designs and how the two relates to your experiment being conducted.  I've learned that planning is essential and very important part of research. 

What were some of the challenges you encountered—and in what ways did you meet them? I must say the only challenge I had this semester was getting my assignments submitting due to my lab top difficulties.  I had to read and catch up because I was a week behind the others.  The reading and discussion was very helpful and help the complete assignments. 

What are some of the ways your perceptions of an early childhood professional have been modified as a result of this course? I’ve learned that children being used in research has being improved over time and that there are certain requirements and consents that are needed in order for a child to be part of an experiment.