One of the best insights that I have learned about research was how to read and review other research articles! The pointers and tips about how and what to read in often lengthy articles reduced the apprehension I had previously had in regards to literature reviews and reading through multiple lengthy articles. This information was very helpful and will continue to be beneficial for me throughout my career.
The nature of research also changed for me throughout this course. The course format; in which we were able to systematically break down (and work on ) each individual component really allowed me to see the whole picture of research. This allowed me to break down the overwhelming feeling of actually doing research.
The biggest lesson I learned about planning and designing was to take it step by step! As I stated above this course really allowed all of us to break the research down and to conceptualize it into steps that are workable and manageable rather than feeling so overwhelmed.
One challenge was the idea of ensuring equity. This is extremely important! And, in any research that I do in the future I want to ensure that I am as equitable, fair and just as absolutely possible. However, it is also very difficult to ensure that we are meeting every one's needs and to ensure that you have dotted all your I's and crossed all of your T's - it is important to remain very diligent!!
This course has increased my yearning to stay on the path of early childhood education. It has shown me that there is still much to learn, much to discover, and much that I have the possibility to have an impact on!
About Me
- 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!
I too found the idea of ensuring equity a challenge and found it interesting how researchers are able to do this. This standard is extremely important to the integrity of research.
ReplyDeleteTammy,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that breaking down research into smaller components helps me see the bigger picture as well. Giving it a step by step process also helps to make it more manageable!
I wish you the best in the future! I really enjoyed having this class together!
Tammy
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed being your colleague, and I enjoyed reading your blog posts. I like our style. Due to my job in the corporate world, I tend to be very formal. Your style is very conversational, which I like. Regarding research design, I agree that we have learned to be very diligent and thoughtful during the entire process. Our approach will determine the extent of validity and equity of our outcomes. Take care!