Conducting Research

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. 

 

Sources

FASD Sign.  Retrieved December 15, 2013 from http://humanservices.alberta.ca/disability-services/14853.html

FASD Umbrella.  Retrieved December 15, 2013 from http://www.webjam.com/fas_supportjax

Research.  Retrieved December 15, 2013 from http://www.joiningthedots.org.uk/5.html

Road sign retrieved December 15, 2013 from http://www.icts.uiowa.edu/research