The most useful information I gained from this course is how
to sift through a research paper and gather the information I need without
reading the entire paper. I have more respect for research because I understand
more of the ‘method to the madness’ and some
of the well-used terminology. I already
have hands on experience with planning and conducting research, I was forced to
make sense of my work assignments and gather important information, yet I have
learned how to put terminology on the aspects of research I have done. It was
difficult to understand the terminology in the text and research processes. I
met these challenges by rereading, writing and putting the definitions in my
own words (if possible). If anything, my
perceptions of the early childhood profession have deepened my respect for it
and all it entails.
