When I Think of Research...

Over the past 8 weeks I learned the in depth process professionals endure to complete research studies in the early childhood education field.  I would consider myself an investigator versus a researcher. I am now knowledgeable of how to actually read and comprehend research studies. I still struggle with distinguishing the difference between independent and dependent variables. I refer back to the definition of dependent variables “a variable can be thought of as something that is subject to variation. In research, that which changes as a result of some influence (Lepuschitz, J.K. 2011)”.  I can clearly identify the extraneous variables in any research simulation, as they will influence the results of the study by affecting the main focus. I believe after taking this course I believe I will be able to develop a research design.

 

References:

 Lepuschitz, J.K. (2011). Introduction to variables. Laureate Education Inc., Baltimore, MD.

Research Around the World

The most current research published by the Early Childhood Australia a voice for young children referenced building partnerships with professionals. The importance of building relationships with professionals beyond the education sector, these partnerships will not only benefit the child but the family as well. It has been identified children lack accessibility to head start and/or pre-school programs do to the parents are unaware of the resources available to them. If partnerships existed between the education sectors, the health sector and community sector this awareness or lack thereof can begin to decline. The community for starters will be able to make parents aware of programs that may be beneficial to their family, as well as inform the parents of resources available whether financial or educational. The lack of accessibility is a trending issue in the early childhood education field currently.

The insight I gained from this web resource is other countries understand the importance of building partnerships. The early childhood education field is the same globally

 

References:

http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/