When I Think of Research

What insights have you gained about research from taking this course?
As a result of taking this course, I have acquired an abundance of knowledge about completing research. I have acquired knowledge about the different types of research such as qualitative and quantitative research. I have also learned about the importance of validity and realiability in research.


In what ways have your ideas about the nature of doing research changed?
Completing the course also made me realize the importance of completing research. Research is necessary to prove or disprove a hypothesis. Research can also help people to make decisions that will help to enhance the education profession.


What lessons about planning, designing, and conducting research in early childhood did you learn?
I learned that data has to be collected over a period of time and that the data must be valid and reliable. It is also imperative to collect data from a variety of resources so that your hypothesis will be supported. It is also imperative to decide on the type of research that you will implement to complete the study.

What were some of the challenges you encountered—and in what ways did you meet them?
One of the challenges that I found to be the most difficult was choosing a research topic. I had to chose a topic that I could research using qualitative data. It was also challenging to learn all of the different terms and to distinguish between the different types of research.
 
What are some of the ways your perceptions of an early childhood professional have been modified as a result of this course?
As a result of this course, my insight on the importance of early childhood education and issues that are currently to the forefront in the fight to continue early childhood education.