Final Blog: A Reflection

EDUC 6163

I want to take this time to reflect this past course that has shown me the importance of research and how it supports Early Childhood Education.

Research builds strength toward new discoveries, helps settle curiosity, and provides those who need special accommodations due to diagnosis, awkward interactions, and even environmental issues. I find that research helps keep the world moving.

As I reflect this past course, I think of my own research simulation that looks at Autism and early childhood programs. Finding correlation between young autistic children and what early childhood programs advocate autistic behavior for academic success is my research topic. This research is important to Early Childhood Education because it not only allows autistic children to thrive in a learning environment but it involves educators and parents the knowledge to pick and choose programs that are suitable for autistic behaviors. My research simulation involves one-on-one interactions such as interviews and play, finding child preference through questionnaires and observations, and letting autistic behaviors perform in a natural environment while utilizing therapies that partner with Early Childhood programs. This contributes to Early Childhood Education because every child, even autistic children, deserve a great learning experience with the help of research and professionals. Therefore, autistic children, parents, and educators can certainly benefit from my research simulation.

Throughout this course, the many methods of research has definitely taught me the importance of research. Working with young children, parents, and professionals I have a new found awareness of the inventive ways research can support the cycle of early childhood. From simple observation to data charts, trials, studies, and theories, etc. there is always someone forming hypothesis, implementing research, and conducting experiments for new discovery. This helps make a learning experience great for young children and being a professional, I believe personal passion drives continuous research processes, advocacy for children which assists the mission of Early Childhood Education so that it is not lost.