When I think of research...

This class has been a challenge at times and a lot of work.  I have gained new knowledge, however, and found that research isn't as bad as I had initally thought.  I learned that there is a process to research and it takes a lot of work to get started.  Research can be as detailed or as broad as you would like.  I also learned a lot about ethics and how it plays a role in research. 

I have enjoyed this class and everything that I have learned.  I enjoyed reading my classmates posts and blogs each week.  I learned a lot from each of them and gained new perspectives.  One of the challenges that I encountered was not knowing much about research.  I had to overcome this by studying and reading the topics.  Sometimes I would have to read the chapter several times before I understood it.  It was very difficult at times.

Week 5

The website that I decided to look at was http://www.ecdvu.org in Africa.  You always hear things about Africa and how poor of a country it is so that me curious and wanting to explore early childhood education there. 

It shocked me to learn that they have some of the same research topics as we do in America.  Some of their research topics include quality childcare for their children, quality childcare services, parent collaboration, school readiness, and developmentally appropriate practices. 

Something that caught my eye was grandparents caring for young children affected by HIV/AIDS.  That is something that we do not have to worry too much about in the United States.  However, it is still of concern because it involves children.