I am very excited for this course and its assignments! I feel as though we are really 'stepping up' in our knowledge and education by going above and beyond other learners and really beginning to hit that Masters degree level work. This course is also going to be one of the most challenging and I am excited for that challenge as well!
The research chart that we are conducting, and growing, is going to be a great resource tool until the terminology of doing research becomes second nature and more familiar. I enjoy utilizing this tool and it also helps me to remain focused and on track with my weekly readings.
I am excited for the research simulation project. I feel that the format of the course is a great way for us to learn the intricate details of doing research and learning how to do it with quality. For the simulation; I first choose a broad topic of resiliency in young children with three sub-topics of; parenting styles, temperaments and birth order. I have chosen to focus my simulation on birth order and how it relates to children's resiliency. One thing that I am concerned about, and would like to ask for my colleagues advice on this one, is that my sub-topic itself still seems a bit broad. Any ideas that any of you may have to help me possibly narrow this down any further would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!!
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- Tammy
- I am a thirty one year old Montana gal. I am fiercely independent and enjoy quiet time just as much as I love to spend time with my friends and family!
Tammy
ReplyDeleteIt is a pleasure to have you as a colleague. I feel your energy from your words. I look forward to your research topic on resiliency. From my last course, I recall at least a handful of articles on resiliency. Since you are concerned about your topic being too broad, maybe consider resiliency of children of color, resiliency of children in low socio-economic status, immigrant children from a specific region, or resiliency of children living in the middle of war. Doing a literature search might help you narrow down your subtopic. Resiliency of children is a very good start.
Tammy,
ReplyDeleteYour topic seems like it is going to be very interesting to research. I agree that you may want to choose of a certain culture or economic status. I look forward to learning about how birth order effects resiliency.