What insights have you gained about research from taking this course?

Research is an evolving process
Research is never done rather it is ongoing
Research requires the efforts of all who are involved

 
In what ways have your ideas about the nature of doing research changed?
Research requires you do be impartial despite ones own beliefs. Research will change as we change. Research is multi dimensional.
What lessons about planning, designing, and conducting research in early It childhood did you learn?
It is important to check your sources it is important to keep and open mind it is important to understand that there will be constant updates to how to approach a study.
What were some of the challenges you encountered—and in what ways did you meet them?

What are some of the ways your perceptions of an early childhood professional have been modified as a result of this course?





Being a professional in the field requires a great deal of patience. When we as professional’s are patient we are able to reach no limits what we seek or need to learn and or understand within the field.

Exploring International topics in Africa was the topic on hand- The  Question explored lookedat the societal responsability that is being held- It is immportant as in africa or in mexico in collectevistics family cultures everyone work together to support the child.

Web link -www.ecdvu.org/ssa/index.php

This weeks Blog Asked for us to focus on new insights we have gained- There is much support in the efforts of growing an supporting underdeveloped countries within the African Region.

What topic would you choose?

Having power to influence minds of young children is a very important ability. Had I had the chance to conduct any type of study I would conduct a longitudinal study on Race relations and perceptions that are created in homes for children ages 5-10 in Asian homes and African American Homes- Latino Homes and White Homes to get a true

Insight in terms of how is race relation’s taught at and early age. What are the positive and the negative components in relation to how race perception is taught?

What can you imagine the positive contribution(s) would be?

I would imagine the positive contributions would to racial perceptions and understand. Having the ability to have an honest perspective offered to see what truly occurs or unfolds in a home along the line of race is key. When people have the understanding along these line from an early age to what is unfolding or occurring in the home the home we can begin and  to help create a dialogue – programs and interventions to help improve race relations within our education communities to spread to the greater good..

Week 2

Topic Simulation- Working Moms and School Success

I am a product of a working mother. I have friends who parents stayed home. Is there a correlation that mothers who stay home  hold a better impact on their youth?

I look forward to researching the valid information which is out there. It will require me to explore some different directions in referencing how to see if moms who's tay home versers mothers who work are the children more successful in academics and career exploration.

Any advice for anyone prior to me starting the research or personal stories? Look forward to hearing back

Week 8

Professional and personal development

The standards of Practice Across the Globe Vary

Professional Need to devise a method to be able to be inter connected so professional may reach out an support on another is key.

The needs of children on a fundamental level are universal. It does not see color –gender or class.

International Goal

Devise an annual conference to people can come together and collaborate with one another

Week 7

Thank You Everyone to my class mates

What issues regarding quality and early childhood professionals are being discussed where you live and work?

It is important that equal access remains in place. When families emerge from different financial scenarios the ability to have equality across the board is not easy but important.

1) Budget issues to help advance early childhood programs. 2) Professionals who are trained with up to date methods.3) Families who can fully support the efforts of education but do to personal dilemmas have barriers to support and develop sound practices.

What opportunities and/or requirements for professional development exist?

Do develop professional goals it is key to

Expand the ability to have and further education skill sets.

Attend Educational Conferences

Observe emerging cutting edge education programs in the works in economically challenged areas.

What are some of your professional goals?

As a Professional I must

Stay Engaged in Cutting edge research to help students

Remain an Advocate for Children’s Rights

Support Emerging professionals to expand the professional skill sets by sharing what I have learned.

What are some of your professional hopes, dreams, and challenges

When considering professionals hopes I wish to remain in higher education so I may be able to

Teach Community College Students

Write a Book on the Impact of Sound Foundations in Early Education

Continue to Grow a Blog about emerging trends in the field.

Week 6

Websites Follows

Education has a wide variety of issues and or topics the issue below

Are a few to ponder for early childhood educators

What’s all the fuss about gender differences?

Do sex differences matter? How large are the differences between girls and boys? To what extent are those differences hardwired

How Boys are Disadvantaged

There is a long-standing debate as to whether public school classrooms are better suited for boys or for girls. In fact, our Education.com contributors find that BOTH girls AND boys are disadvantaged when teachers don’t understand gender differences.  Here is the evidence demonstrating how boys are disadvantaged

Bullying

Preschool and kindergarten have long been considered a home away from home for young kids—from learning the alphabet to sharing blocks, the last thing you’d expect to find among such a young group is bullying.However, young children may participate in bulling—as victims or perpetrators—even more often than older kids. Between the ages of 3 and 5, children are still learning a great deal about how to get along with others—and they’re less experienced in solving the problems that arise when playing with others. Thus, they’ll use aggression to solve problems, rather than more effective ways of conflict resolution