1. What insights have you gained about research from taking this course?
The insights that I have gained about research throughout this course is to make sure that your information and resources is credible, reliable, and valid. It will most definitely help you in the long run when it comes to all the steps of the research process and actually writing a research report/project. In the beginning of the research, I was not familiar with many of the terms and the analysis and designs(quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods). Now, I am more knowledgeable thanks to this course and Dr. Dartt.
2. In what ways have your ideas about the nature of doing research changed?
My ideas have changed about the nature of doing research because I found out that it can be complicated, confusing, and frustrating. Research is a process that is very time consuming and takes a bunch of patience.
3. What lessons about planning, designing, and conducting research in early childhood did you learn?
I learned that all three of them are important in early childhood. The planning is the foundation that will lead to the designing and conducting of the research in which you will be studying as a researcher.
4. What were some of the challenges you encountered-and in what ways did you meet them?
One of my challenges that I encountered was when it came to the quantitative and qualitative designs and analysis. I was so confused, lost, and frustrated to where I developed a headache. I met this challenge by calling Dr. Dartt and she explained how both of the designs is used in research. She provided me with examples and scenarios to help me understand better. Even after learning about the research process, I still do not like the quantitative design because it seems like it has more work than the qualitative design. Another challenge that I encountered was the vocabulary. In order to meet this challenge, I kept flipping back and forth from the definition in the chapter to the glossary and then I would sit there and meditate on it for a while. I had to reread the text a numerous of times before I decided to research on the internet to see what others have written.
5. What are some of the ways your perceptions of an early childhood professional have been modified as a result of this course?
My perceptions of an early childhood professional have been modified as a result of this course because participants may be harmed as a result of their involvement. Secondly, professional relationships and knowledge base may be damaged. Finally, problems for the community or society may be a result.
To My Colleagues:
Thank you all for the support in which was provided to me throughout this course. Thanks for sharing your ideas, opinions, and the resources which will help me in the near future. I wish the best for you all on this academic journey and life.
Friday, October 25, 2013
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Research Around the World
The link that I chose for this week's blog is Early Childhood Development Virtual University (ECDVU) Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA): http://www.ecdvu.org/ssa/index.php http://www.ecduv.org/ssa/major_reports.php
What are some of the current international research topics?
There were 25 final major projects and 2 theses. Some of the current international research topics are Building Community Leadership for Quality Sustainability in Madrasa Preschools: The Case of Madrasa Preschools Post Graduation Support; Coordinating the Development and Implementation of the 2003-2013 National Action Plan (NAP) for Children in Malawi; Utilizing Indigenous Stories in the Promotion of Early Childhood Development Programs in Uganda; Strengthening the Capacity of Grandparents in Providing Care to Children Less than 8 Years Old Affected by HIV/AIDS; Development of a Model Framework for Orphans and Vulnerable Children in their Early Years in Ghana; and Developing an ECCD Teacher Training Curriculum in Lesotho as Part of a College Education Program.
What surprising facts/insights/new ideas about early childhood did you gain from exploring this international early childhood website?
The surprising facts that I gained from exploring this website is when the Early Childhood Development Virtual University Internal Evaluation Report stated that the ECDVU programme is striking for its high retention and completion rates: 90% of learners completed the programme and obtained Masters and Bachelors degrees (27 of 30 learners completed, of which 22 were Masters students and 5 Bachelors). The insights I gained from this website is Building Capacity Through: promoting Regional ECD Networks, supporting In-Country Development, utilizing Computer Technology, identifying Indigenous knowledge, stimulating Local Solutions, accessing International Expertise, and delivering Meaningful Training. The new ideas I gained from this website is that the ECDVU is an innovative internationally recognized program operating within the School of Child and Youth Care at the University of Victoria. While based locally, ECDVU network and its impact are global.
What other noteworthy information did you find on this website?
I noticed on the links for School of Child & Youth, at University of Victoria, it took me to both of their homepages and there were more information available. I really enjoyed browsing this website because overall it was easy to comprehend the information.
What are some of the current international research topics?
There were 25 final major projects and 2 theses. Some of the current international research topics are Building Community Leadership for Quality Sustainability in Madrasa Preschools: The Case of Madrasa Preschools Post Graduation Support; Coordinating the Development and Implementation of the 2003-2013 National Action Plan (NAP) for Children in Malawi; Utilizing Indigenous Stories in the Promotion of Early Childhood Development Programs in Uganda; Strengthening the Capacity of Grandparents in Providing Care to Children Less than 8 Years Old Affected by HIV/AIDS; Development of a Model Framework for Orphans and Vulnerable Children in their Early Years in Ghana; and Developing an ECCD Teacher Training Curriculum in Lesotho as Part of a College Education Program.
What surprising facts/insights/new ideas about early childhood did you gain from exploring this international early childhood website?
The surprising facts that I gained from exploring this website is when the Early Childhood Development Virtual University Internal Evaluation Report stated that the ECDVU programme is striking for its high retention and completion rates: 90% of learners completed the programme and obtained Masters and Bachelors degrees (27 of 30 learners completed, of which 22 were Masters students and 5 Bachelors). The insights I gained from this website is Building Capacity Through: promoting Regional ECD Networks, supporting In-Country Development, utilizing Computer Technology, identifying Indigenous knowledge, stimulating Local Solutions, accessing International Expertise, and delivering Meaningful Training. The new ideas I gained from this website is that the ECDVU is an innovative internationally recognized program operating within the School of Child and Youth Care at the University of Victoria. While based locally, ECDVU network and its impact are global.
What other noteworthy information did you find on this website?
I noticed on the links for School of Child & Youth, at University of Victoria, it took me to both of their homepages and there were more information available. I really enjoyed browsing this website because overall it was easy to comprehend the information.
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