Reflecting on the Research Process



In the beginning I had my doubts about understanding the formal research process. While I am an avid reader of early childhood research, I had no aspirations to become a researcher. But I discovered the research process although intimidating, is also fascinating. Learning the procedures of conducting a research study led me to a deeper understanding of how to prepare a research study.
Selecting a topic, a subtopic, a design method presenting an opportunity to delve further into how research evolves.

My challenges were with mixed designs methods, how, where and when should I employ the mixed method? The dependent independent, and extraneous variables within a study may necessitate the use of this method. 

Research has over the course of time enhanced the practices and policies of early childhood research. Early theorist’s findings have led to the current research studies and the improvement in educating the young child. Children were once thought of and treated as miniature adults, today there are recognized as individuals who have a right to consent to being part of a research study. Their input is valuable and lends to validity of the study.

To my colleagues,

I have enjoyed this journey and your posts and responses have helped me gain a deeper understanding of the research process. I wish you the best as we move forward.

 

Glenda Mac Naughton, S. A.-B. (2010). Doing early childhood research: International perspectives on theory and practice. New York: McGraw-HIll.

 

Comments

Anonymous said…
Thank you for your blog. Through this course, I have gained many insights from your posts. Continue your great work and I hope to visit your blog again in the future.
December 22, 2013 at 10:18 AM
Anonymous said…
Thanks for sharing your unique perspective these past eight weeks. I appreciate your ideas and experiences.
December 22, 2013 at 11:57 AM
Anonymous said…
Thanks for sharing you via your blog. Like you I have interest in early childhood research as far as reading articles but I do not have interest in actually doing research. There is a lot that is involved in research and it can become over whelming at times. Thanks for sharing every thing that you shared! I wish you much success in your endeavors!
December 22, 2013 at 1:18 PM
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