I always believe the more that I learn, the more I realize how much
I do not know. We have scratched the surface regarding research design and
developed rudimentary skills.
Two months ago, here was a feeling
of trepidation as we began to learn about designing research. Previous course
in statistics, in University, were not positive. Participation in research
projects was equally confusing. Some colleagues expressed equal levels of
confusion yet many demonstrate significant degree of confidence due to previous
research experience.
My colleagues and course
materials have exposed me to the wide variety of perspectives and priories that
exist within the early education profession.
I would like to thank my professor and colleagues at Walden for all the
questions and feedback. I have learned many things based upon information
shared and gained through literature reviews.
These skills gave me the
confidence to contact experts who conduct research that I have been citing. Our
organization was able to facilitate several presentations from Dr. Jacqueline
Pei. Dr. Pei shared her insights into the condition of FASD with our staff.
This made much of the discussion related to research more relevant and
powerful.
Over the past two months,
we have been learning how to formulate a research question and simulated
research designs for quantitative, qualitative and mixed methodology research.
As we conclude, I can confidently state that course material and the insight of
my colleagues and professor have helped me understand the research process to a
higher degree.
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