Sincerely, I did not find this research course easy as I could not spend enough time to read in order to grasp the whole concept. But, it was worth the experience and lessons I learnt from the discussion posts.
I understand better now (than when we started) the processes and procedures involved in research, and I was able to garner that ethics are very important in research studies in Early Childhood Education. Also, that the research methods to use depend on the nature of a research topic and that it is best to use mixed methods so as to understand the depth and breadth of a research study and for reliable results and conclusions. A feasibility test will help to know what risks are obtainable in the course of the study, therefore, it is advised that such test be carried out.
Like I mentioned earlier, this course was quite challenging maybe because it is my first research course and I did not have adequate time to study due to some personal reasons. Arriving at a topic was the first challenge and then in the application of quantitative and qualitative designs to my research topic. Nonetheless, I believe that what I have learnt during this course will come handy for me some day.
Thanks, Dr. Darragh for your patience in explaining and making corrections of my simulation. And to all my Group 2 classmates, thanks for sharing your ideas and insights about research studies.
Wish everyone the best now, and in the future.
It sounds like you have gained a greater understanding from reading your post, yes I agree this course was challenging. i found it useful in learning the definitions of many of the words and after I reading the book was able to fully understand what the author was saying...dictionary.com was the best! This was my first research course as well as I think the information I learned was very useful and will be valuable in the future.
ReplyDeleteI was searching for jobs in the DC area and many of the EC positions included in the job description some type of research which surprised and intimidated me at the same time. I don't know if I would be quite ready for that. Good luck in your future courses!
Hi Toluwalope,
ReplyDeleteIt was the most challenging and time consuming for me as well. You had a great summary of what we learned in this post!
Renata,
Too bad don't live near D. C.. I wouldn't mind being involved with research and would love the opportunity to learn from others, but I need to have a job near Peoria where I live.
Good luck with your job search!
Liz Thomas