When I Think of Research....

Some insights that I have gained from taking this course are; research is like a good mystery movie where researchers will try very hard to uncover new insights, information and truth about different issues, trends or controversies that is happening in the world. It is essential that researchers continue to shed light on a particular research study by answering questions that maybe unknown and/ or perhaps misunderstood. When I think about the ideas of conducting a good research; it is important to select, protect and provide confidentiality to all participants who participate in the research study. Also as a researcher it is essential to understand and address any issues that may arise while conducting a research; in order to avoid any legal problem or loss of reputation.  When planning a research it is important to choose that best design, method and/or approach that allows the researcher to collect the right information that will support the intent of the study. The research simulation title I have chosen was “Do Children Learn More While Teaching Them in Their Home Language?” As a researcher the challenges that was encounter is a having trouble communicating; due to the language barrier of some participants who are dual language learner. In order to meet the language barrier problem, it was essential to have a qualified interpret who is fluent in both English and Spanish learner. Some of my perceptions of early childhood have been modified as a result of this course, allowing me understanding of why and how research is important in this field.

Research helps us as educators to learn about various issues that is centering on the field of early childhood education; which have affect a particular groups or individuals. Also it is important to respect children and their family’s cultural differences, decision making while providing confidentiality and equity during any situation or concern.  

Research Around the World

The website I have chosen for this blog assignment is the Early Childhood Australia site. I have found approximately 57 current international research topic on the Early Childhood page in support of this assignment.  While on the websites I have topics such as: mental health, education and families’ health and well-being. 

I have learn since visiting this Early Childhood Australia website that there various links of resources for parents, educators and professionals. There is also a portion on this website that is called kidsmatter is setup different part of the region, which is geared to collaborative partnerships between people who possess a wealth of knowledge and passion about early childhood.  

Here are some more topic and description of current issue relating to early childhood: 

The Technical Assistance Center on Social Emotional Intervention for Young Children (TACSEI) promotes evidence based practices that improve the social-emotional outcomes for young children with additional needs and develops free resources to support ECEC services, schools, families, community services and policy makers apply these best practices in the work that they do.

Mental Health and Wellbeing in Australia provides information on the Australian Government’s role and contributions to mental health reform activities in Australia. The site is maintained by the Australian Government agencies with responsibility for implementing these reforms.

Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) has been developed collaboratively by the Australian and State and Territory Governments and describes the principles, practice and outcomes essential to support and enhance young children’s learning from birth to five years of age, and their transition to school. The EYLF is part of the Council of Australian Government’s (COAG) reform agenda for early childhood education and care and is a key component of the Australian Government’s National Quality Framework for early childhood education and care.

Australian Childhood Foundation is a national organization aimed at protecting children and preventing abuse and violence. A range of useful resources for families including information in a range of languages is available.

Other information that I found was noteworthy was the Early Childhood Learning Hub. The learning hub are modules that include video and written resources to help educators gain practical understanding of standards, frameworks and research about quality practice.

 

References: 

(2014). Early Childhood Australia: a voice for young children,
  
     Professional learning hub. Retrieved from http://

   

    www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/learning-hub/professional-learning/