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.
Hi Cassandra! Great post! I definitely agree that that all the methods we have studied the past 8 weeks taught us the importance of research. We have a new way, an awareness like you have mentioned, that can and will guide us on and through the right path to support the cycle of early childhood. There are so many ways in which we as educators can use the data collected from research to use in our classrooms to help benefit our children and their families. Not only giving them support, but showing them the light in the tunnel! Thank you for 8 weeks of hard work and I hope to see you in future courses to learn more from <3
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ReplyDeleteSometimes it is important to step back and reflect on situations, topics, events, people... This gives a free reign to regroup or find ways to succeed and help others. When I think children I find a reflection is useful because it builds the right attitude for this profession. Thank you for the support and I too hope to see you in future courses!
Cassandra Richards
I love your research idea. I see interventions helping Autistic kids all the time. I think we have come a long way but still have a lot to learn. Thank you for sharing your story throughout this class. Good luck with the up coming classes.
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