What insights have you gained about research from taking this course?
Even though I still do not care for research that much, I have learned some helpful tips about research from taking this course. I have learned how to develop a research design, or at least the basics of do so, in addition to several terms involving research that I did not know before taking this course.
In what ways have your ideas about the nature of doing research changed?
My ideas about the nature of doing research has not changed, I still prefer not to do research. There are so many elements that comprise research that I still do not feel I have grasped completely.
What lessons about planning, designing, and conducting research in early childhood did you learn?
The lesson about planning, designing, and conducting research that I learned was to be more detailed and precise. These two elements cost me several points on my application 2 assignments, I felt that I was giving detailed and precise information but when explained to me I was not.
What were some of the challenges you encountered—and in what ways did you meet them?
I encountered several challenges, a few of the challenges were adding detail to my work, including citations and providing examples of variables (independent and dependent). I met them by reading the professors comments and applying them to my assignments. I also used a variety of online sources to ensure that I had the right understanding of terms used.
What are some of the ways your perceptions of an early childhood professional have been modified as a result of this course?
The research portion of the early childhood profession is very critical to all parties involved. There are a lot of minor details that have to be carefully looked at to ensure that the study is carried out in an ethical manner. Without research it would be impossible to improve the lives and education of our children, it is an integral aspect of this profession. Even though I will not be the one performing research to help our field, I am very thankful for those that will and are currently researching different topics within the field.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Research Around the World
After exploring the links that were provided for this week's blog assignment I found several international research topics, some topics favored the current status of children, families and women's issues in the particular country. Some of these topics include:
"The Status of Coordination and Supervision of Early Childhood Education in Ghana"
"A Community-driven Rural Early Childhood Development (ECD) Project, with Emphasis on Culturally and Developmentally Appropriate Exploratory Learning Concepts"
"Involving Fathers in Early Childhood Care and Development"
"Improving the Quality of Childcare Through Parenting Enrichment and Training of Trainers: The Eritrean Model"
Exploring this international early childhood website gave me insight on some of the concerns and ideas other Early Childhood Professionals have pertaining to either current issues that prey their program or helpful avenues on how to improve their program. When children are raised with both of their parents they tend to be better off, receiving the type of care and support needed to grow and develop. In Nigeria it has been discovered that only and small amount of fathers participate in their child's early childcare program. The Nigerian cultural is somewhat similar to the ideas and customes of the US, women in Nigeria are mostly responsible for the care of the children; men are the providers. I also learned that is polygamy is legal in most African countries that this has left far too many baring the weight alone of raising their children.
Other noteworthy information I found on this website was about the African Learners SSA-1, which consists of 27 ECD professionals across Sub-Saharan Africa. These leaders have and those who are still living are working hard to improve the quality of education children receive in their area. They are very much concerend with each participating country and advancing the ECD community. The ECDVU works deligently to engage all ECD leaders in building initiatives supporting child, family and community well-being and broader social and economic development (ECDVU, 2005).
Reference:
Early Childhood Development Virtual University (ECDVU), 2005. Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) Retrieved December 1, 2011 from
http://www.ecdvu.org/ssa/index.php
http://www.ecdvu.org/ssa/major_reports.php
"The Status of Coordination and Supervision of Early Childhood Education in Ghana"
"A Community-driven Rural Early Childhood Development (ECD) Project, with Emphasis on Culturally and Developmentally Appropriate Exploratory Learning Concepts"
"Involving Fathers in Early Childhood Care and Development"
"Improving the Quality of Childcare Through Parenting Enrichment and Training of Trainers: The Eritrean Model"
Exploring this international early childhood website gave me insight on some of the concerns and ideas other Early Childhood Professionals have pertaining to either current issues that prey their program or helpful avenues on how to improve their program. When children are raised with both of their parents they tend to be better off, receiving the type of care and support needed to grow and develop. In Nigeria it has been discovered that only and small amount of fathers participate in their child's early childcare program. The Nigerian cultural is somewhat similar to the ideas and customes of the US, women in Nigeria are mostly responsible for the care of the children; men are the providers. I also learned that is polygamy is legal in most African countries that this has left far too many baring the weight alone of raising their children.
Other noteworthy information I found on this website was about the African Learners SSA-1, which consists of 27 ECD professionals across Sub-Saharan Africa. These leaders have and those who are still living are working hard to improve the quality of education children receive in their area. They are very much concerend with each participating country and advancing the ECD community. The ECDVU works deligently to engage all ECD leaders in building initiatives supporting child, family and community well-being and broader social and economic development (ECDVU, 2005).
Reference:
Early Childhood Development Virtual University (ECDVU), 2005. Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) Retrieved December 1, 2011 from
http://www.ecdvu.org/ssa/index.php
http://www.ecdvu.org/ssa/major_reports.php
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