The class “Building Research Competency” for Walden
University has really challenged me on my knowledge about research in the early
childhood field. I have truly gained an insight on how long research takes and
how many parts can factors go into one research topic. This has changed my
ideas and nature about doing research in the field because I now know that I
would have to devote my whole self to research and not just try to complete research
“part time”. It is hard to receive accurate results when a person is not fully committed to the
research by having the time to complete it entirely. I learn lessons about
planning, designing, and conducting research in the early childhood field by
having to set up my own research simulation and think about each part of the
process. I did meet challenges when setting up my research with making sure
that the research I would conduct would be valid. Validity of research is so
important and much thought needs to go into it to achieve success in a research
situation. Perceptions of the early childhood profession have been modified for
me as a result of the course by having more respect and understanding for the
people that do conduct research throughout the field. I am glad to have taken
this course to expand my understanding about research and how it applies to my
life in the field of early childhood education.
Abigail,I would like to take this time to thank you for sharing how you have gain knowledge about research. There is a long process, and so many sections in building, and coming out with great results in research. I do agree if you are going to do reseach it is a full time committment. Any one who takes the time to do great research should desire to have valid research data to share.
ReplyDeleteAbigail, I think your contribution to the class was excellent and I hope to have you in more classes in the future. I agree with you, research is not "part time", it is a full time job and I am very enlightened and humbled by this course. It takes special kinds of people to take on the path of research. I feel research is a calling just like education and the drive to ensure that our children have a positive future.
ReplyDeleteI would like to thank you for those insightful comments you gave during the discussion forum,hope to share more with you.Interest and commitments are key to embarking on research because research in any study is not an easy task,so those two characteristics act as our drive towards making a difference in our field and the society at large.We also need to have the knowledge of all that is required to ensure we have a successful and valid research which I believe this course has provided a foundation towards a successful research work.
ReplyDeleteYou have given me many great ideas and loads of information over the week together and I thank you. I have gained valuable insight from your posts and hope we continue to ahve classes together. This class has by far been the most challenging for me as I am sure others feel the same way. Research is a full time endeavor and I find that working and school take up most of my time. After finishing my Master's program maybe research would be something to look into. If we work together we can do anything!
ReplyDeleteAbigail, you have brought to my attention that research definitely takes time. And a good research simulation involves many parts. It was a pleasure having you in my class. Good luck with your future endeavors.
ReplyDeleteAbigail,I agree research does take time. It has also taught me a great deal things I did not know existed about research. I would like to thank you for the feedback you have provided during this course.
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