Because of this course, my ideas about the nature of research
have changed a great deal. I hadn’t the slightest clue on how to conduct
research. I have read studies in the past and have always wondered how the
process played out in obtaining the results that I read. Research can be a
tedious process, but knowing what you are doing beforehand helps out a lot. It
is very important to always have a plan. This plan should be completely thought
through, from the beginning to the end. Everyone will come to bumps in the road
because of unexpected events, but planning and not assuming too much will help.
From my experience, the more I got into my research
simulation, the more I learned about what would work best and what it was
exactly that I was trying to discover. The deeper into my research, the more I
understood and tweaked it a little. I would say that was my biggest challenge.
Creating a detailed research question and sticking with this question is beneficial.
I didn’t fully understand what my research question was investigating until a
few weeks after the research process.
Being an early childhood professional goes beyond just
teaching. Doing research and communicating with others inside and outside of
the classroom is an important characteristic. Because of this, investigation is
important. Planning my research simulation entailed a lot of work and
contemplation. I can imagine that actually following through to complete the
research study would be a long process so one must stay focused and have a lot
of patience.
I want to thank all of my colleagues for your assistance throughout
this course. All of your feedbacks, thoughts, and suggestions were extremely
helpful. I have never experienced a course like this. I have learned a lot from
the content and all of your shared experiences. I wish you all the best on your
future studies and goals in life!
