Research around the World

I looked at


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

Some current research topics are bullying, legal issues in childcare, and social and emotional learning as a bases for curriculum.  By exploring this international website I see that there are more similarities than differences.  Major problems such as bullying are problems worldwide. they also have the same concerns as we do such as who should be picking up children from the child care system.  Safety of all children is also a concern.  Some information that was available was a book that principals can purchase in order to build the parent- school relationship.  It was geared towards parents and was called Your child's first year at school: a book for parents.  I think it is vital that schools build relationships with parents.

When I think of research....

Taking this course has not been easy.  It was a lot of terms to remember and I actually had to create a research simulation.  Through that assignment I was able to understand all the components that make research possible. 

My ideas about research have changed.  I didn't realize all the components necessary to plan and set-up your design.  I learned about all the various designs and ways to conduct research.  There were so many choices it was hard to select just one. 

Some challenges I encountered had to do with all the terms that I had to explain on assignments part 1.  I really had to do an extra bit of work and really go online and research the research terms. 
My perceptions of an early childhood professional have not really changed.  they work hard and are experts in their field.

To all my classmates, Kudos to us for reaching the end of this road.