When I Think of Research..........

Over the last several weeks this course has helped me to gain many insights into early childhood research. I have gain much respect for the many researcher who research issues that is so vital to the betterment of life. I have learned how research is develop. It starts with a topic, than a subtopic than to a specific question. Through this course I have gain understanding of the different designs of research, knowledge of the ethical values and principles researchers must maintain in order to demonstrate professional standards, and method to collect and gather information.

I had to read the assignments many time to get an understanding of the information begin shared and many times I was not sure I understood the information correctly. I would like to thank all my colleagues for their support, comments and encouraging words throughout this course.

Research is a part of our everyday life. Before this class I never considered what research consist of and the dedication of the people who does it every day. I appreciated the efforts and success of all researchers of the past, the present, and the future thanks to their hard work and commitment to their research lives are effected in varies ways.  .

Thanks to all my colleagues for their support, comments and encouraging words throughout this course. Thank you so much and God bless you all.

Research Around the World

 

 

 Research Around the World

 

I chose to explore the Early Childhood Australia website.  This site provides information for providing high quality services for all young children and their families. Early Childhood Australia has done research on many issues that we are focusing on here in the United States as well. There are links to Australasian Journal of Early Childhood (AJEC) which is identified as being the world longest running major journal within the Early Childhood field which has articles on Literacy and Technology in the early years of education and Diversifying early years professional learning: one size no longer fits all.  The “Every Child Magazine” shared articles on the subjects Technology and Interactive Media as tools in early childhood Programs, Valuing Play: The Early Years learning Framework in Schools, and Discovering Cultural connection  to name a few very interesting articles. There is also a link to a section entitle Research in Practice Series (RIPS) that provides practical , easy to read resources that offers effective new approaches for challenges issues in the care and education of young children.  As you can see this site focus many of the same issues that we face every day being in the early childhood field. Issues of high quality care for all children, good health, engaging families, and respecting diversity.

 I really like The Everyday Learning Series that is published quarterly that provides information for parents and other caregivers for young children. It shared vital information to assist throughout each stage of child development. As I explored the website I notice there were information on issues that dealt with the development of the whole child.

I view Early Childhood Australia website as a wealth of information that can assist anyone who works with children who would like to foster all children’s development in positive ways.

 

Reference

 

Early Childhood Australia: http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/