In designing a research study, one must consider the participants, the methods and data to be used, the variables, bias and cultural issues, ethical considerations, challenges and validity. Consent should be given by all participants including children. Relationships should be established ahead of time, if possible, to build trust. This will help ensure accurate data. Challenges will always be a part of the research process. There may be challenges in finding a sample that is representative of a population. Another challenge that may be unforeseen are the extraneous variables. While we can try to prepare for such occurrences, they just can't be predicted.
Early childhood professionals are excellent candidates for researchers as we are trained in many of the same respects. We follow a code of ethical conduct and always look out for the best interest of the children. Researchers, like ECE, need to be caring, trustworthy, and genuine if they are to get optimal results from their work.
I would like to thank all of my colleagues and my instructor for the continued words of encouragement, the thoughtful feedback, and the new insights they have given me throughout this course. It has been a wonderful experience and I hope I have helped you all as much as you have helped me! Good luck to all of you and may we meet again soon!
Lynn
Hello Lynn
ReplyDeleteI too have a much greater insight in research than I though I did. A personal challenge for me is to incorporate all that I learned and use it wisely as I delve into my own research.
I was a pleasure sharing ideas, views and opinions with your. Good Luck in the future courses and I hope to be reading your posts again :)
Hi Lynn,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading your post. I too have become knowledgeable of the research process from beginning to end. It is great to know that with the support of this course that you feel more confident and willing to begin your own research. Good luck with your future courses.
Hello Lynn:
ReplyDeleteI truly appreciate how you've described an educator as an appropriate candidate for conducting research, and your reasoning was, our life long training, practice and commitment for the well being of all children with a deep understanding about code of ethics. Code of ethics is "the" core and the heart of every profession in this world.
As a colleague in the field and an academic peer, I would like to thank you for sharing your thoughts/ experiences and feedback in such a professional and honest manner. I wish you all the best my friend and hope to meet you in person on graduation day.
Sincerely,
Marijan Kevorkian :)
Hi Lynn,
ReplyDeleteThank you for all of the wisdom you have shared on the subject of early education. I do appreciate the experiences this course has given us. The research process is tedious, but it is also rewarding, and I am grateful to have taken part in a course that has so many seasoned educators as resources.
Magretta