When I Think of Research...

In this class I have learned many useful insights about research in early childhood development. One thing that I learn and that I find most valuable is that research has many forms and steps that have to  be followed to ensure that all work is ethical and valid. Another topic that I enjoyed discussing was triangulation. This term is used when evaluating and ensuring that a research has validity.

Pertaining to my nature of doing research this still is not one of my favorite aspects of early childhood development. Even though it is not my favorite I truly understand now through this class that it is important and serves as a life line for future and current professionals in the early childhood field.

The most valuable lesson I have learned is constructing a reseach design. This topic focus on planning, designing, and conducting research. It is the foundation of any research and is very important when researching any topic. I encountered many challenges in this class. My main challenge was expounding on my thought within my research. Also writing a research question and producing a research form it. I feel that these encounters have drawn me closure to my teacher because through our relationship she has walked me through each step to ensure successful papers. I have realized through this class that as early childhood professionals we wear many hats. Research is an additional hat that we were and its is a vita role that we play.