Wednesday, December 12, 2012

When I Think of Research...


When I Think of Research...

 

What insights have you gained about research taking this course?  My insight of quantitative research that satisfies these criteria can be categorized as positivist because it is informed by theory and specific procedures that predict, test and confirm hypotheses (Mac Naughton, G., Rolfe, S.A., & Siraj-Blatchford, I., 2010, pg.178). I gain knowledge about validity in qualitative research is a matter of being able to offer as sound a representation of the field of study as the research methods allow. Research is like a puzzle, and all the pieces needed to connect.

In what ways have your ideas change the nature of doing research changed?

I now have a framework to guide me if and when I do research, and gain truths from the results.

 

What lessons about planning, designing, and conducting research in early childhood did you learn? I believe with planning you should see what a difference the research can make, and move to the design which should enable you to use the methods which work the best for your research. The process of designing research begins with a develop question which has original ideas which reinforce the investigation For example Mixed method approach might I believe would benefit my research because using different method can allow for other view points, so it will not be bias. As I conduct research using these methods I would also use methodological triangulation and data triangulation will be used (Mac Naughton, G., Rolfe, S.A., & Siraj-Blatchford, I., pg 163, (2010). Validity in qualitative research is a matter of being able to offer as sound a representation of the field of study as the research methods allow. The framework of research will be a great help to do great research in early childhood.

 

What were some of the challenges you encountered—and in what ways did you meet them?

Some challenges I encountered was my group size for my research so, I had to change my observe dates to make sure the group size was normal. Things can change quickly while doing research.

 

What are some of the ways your perceptions of an early childhood professional have been modified as a result of this course?

Some perceptions would be to know your issues or subject, so you will be able to do the framework to build your hypothesis. Once refining is done and very clear, design a data to collect questions or interview response. Know how to reach out to your subjects, and gather all of the data information. The information should be free from bias, and then you should analyze to interpret the result or solution. This can enhance any early childhood professional as they consider research. I also look at research in a different light, and I know there is much more for me to learn about research. I also realize research is a needed tool in the early childhood profession so truths can be shared and analyze for all professional to use.

 

I would like to take this time to thank all of my colleagues for all of their comments on my blog, thanks for sharing.

References

Mac Naughton, G., Rolfe, S.A., & Siraj-Blatchford, I. (2010). Doing early childhood research: International perspectives on theory and practice (2nd ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.

 

 

1 comment:

  1. I would like to thank you for all your insightful comments throughout this course,hope to share more with you.I agree with you that 'research is a needed tool in the early childhood profession so truths can be shared and analyze for all professional to use'.The early childhood field is fast changing with issues of diversity and equity becoming major areas of concerns.I believe a valid research study would help generate insights and truthful ways to addressing these issues

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