Reflection
on Research Competency
As I come to the end of
yet another course on my road to mastery, I would like to reflect back on the
course and what I have learned during the past 7 weeks. First, I would like to state that I am sure
that I will not be partaking in any research studies in the near future. This course was very hard for me to
understand. I do not know if it was
because I was scared to imagine myself conducting research or if it was the fact
that the subject content was so new to me.
Despite
my fear of the subject and my reserves, I still believe that I have learned the
basics of research. I do know how to
find the important parts of the research papers that I will be required to read
in my upcoming courses and in my continuing educational activities. I also know the importance of equity and
confidentiality when it comes to being a researcher.
I
would like to take the opportunity to thank my colleagues. As I read your weekly discussion posts, I
gained a better understanding to what each week’s topic was. Your explanations shed light on the items
that I was confused about. I looked
forward to reading the blog posts and even looked at some of your contact the
instructor posts just see if someone was having the same struggles that I
had. I also appreciate the comments that
I received on my posts and blogs. I was
inspired that I actually wrote something to give someone else a better
understanding when I felt I was lost out in left field. I really appreciate you work and look forward
to collaborating with you in future courses.
I
have a new appreciation for researchers.
They have a very daunting job but they are passionate about finding
answers that will help other professionals do a better job at education young
children. For my colleagues that are
seeking to conduct research in the future, my hat is off to you as well. I wish you great success in your efforts.
Lastly,
I would like to thank Dr. Ferrari for her comments and direction through out
the time that she was the instructor for the course. The course started with another instructor
and then Dr. Ferrari announced that she was stepping in to complete the course. I think the entire class was apprehensive
with this change because we were all trying to get used to the idea of
research. We asked her a lot of
questions and was maybe a little impatient with the receiving of our grades;
but we made it through. Thanks Dr.
Ferrari for guiding us through the daunting subject of research and providing
great feedback on our assignments.
Janine,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading all of your blogs and discussion posts. You really inspired me. I really felt intimidated about everything in my life these past seven weeks. I just felt a certain type of way. Nevertheless, my children in my classroom and my daughter always confirm to me that I am working in my purpose,"Early Childhood Education." This class was very complicated; but it also relaxed me from other issues I had to deal with. Anytime I am learning about children it relaxes me. My goal is to manage problem behaviors in a classroom setting. Regardless of the child's issue that is persuading the behavior.
This course has given me the knowledge on how to research properly. I did not know how to distinguish appropriate educational web resources until taking this course. Janine, I know you have done fine and stay encouraged. We are all Walden Family (teachers, colleagues, and administrators). I may have to read the same section ten times before grasping the concept or mentally break down each sentence definition. I use the dictionary and thesaurus to research words that I am not familiar with. Also, we can add those words to our vocabulary when gaining their understanding. I am looking forward to blogging with you in the next course!!!
Chere'e
I also have a new found respect for researchers, this is definitely not an easy job by no means. I have learned so much in this course, at times I almost gave up but realized the importance, my children and my love for children.
ReplyDeleteI wish everyone nothing but success. It was an honor working with such great early childhood professionals and hope one day I will be as great as you all are today. Sonia
Janine, Wow! this was the most struggling class I ever had. Who wants to be a Researcher? Not me! As always Janine, it was great being in another class with you, I wish you all the best. Tamarah
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