WK8 When I think of research....

1). I have gained alot of important information that is sued when researcher(s) perform a research on any topic. I learned that research is the systematic investigation of a topic or issue that is culturally specific and which seeks information and/or solutions. It can begin with a question, concern, situation or controversy.
2). My ideas about research have changed to due to the fact that it takes alot to start, work on and complete any research/study. There is alot of time, effort and patience that goes into each and every research. Once the research is started, it must be followed through so that the research can be valid and accurate.
3). The research must be well planned out, designed to meet the needs of all parties, and the research must be conducted to to the fullest, so that the information can be used to further help other early childhood or professionals in the field.
4). The biggest challenge that I met was making sure that all of the children that I chose to research were able to take soemthing away from the research all together. I just wanted to be able to help all of the children to learn something about multicultural experiences and how they can benefit everyone.
5). I have learned to be more open and patience when it comes to finding out what is best for young children and their future. There is so much that a young child should know, but as the early childhood professional I have to make sure waht is presented to them is developmentally ready for each child and if not make the proper adjustments.
I would like to thank all of my colleagues that were in Group 2 and well as Dr. Davis for all of the support, ideas and conversations. All of the help and information that was available through this course and the detailed discussions has helped me to become a more cautious early childhood professional and I will continue to have the best interest in my heart for all young children and their families.

WK5 Research Around the World

I chose http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/ to research this week.
This website has a large amount of information for any early childhood professional/teacher. Detailed information at that, I will being going back to this website to read articles and I also adding myself to the mailing list. Special Note: I was really impressed with the book that was developed for parents who have children starting school next Fall and how the parents can order the book to help them with thier child's first year in school.

 Some of the international topics that I found on this website are:
*Every child-Vol. 17 No 1 2011.
*Everyday learning about responding to the emotional needs of children.
*ECA position statement: Children of Asylum Seekers.
*AJEC Vol 36 No 1 Feb.2011.
*How does your state rate?  New report examines states' progress in early childhood reform.
*Research is Practice Series-Respecting Diversity Articulating in earlu childhood practice.
*Your child's first year at school: A book for parents-order now for 2011.
* ECA Strategic directions 2009-2011.
* Join ECA's mailing list-Stay up to date on early childhood information.

Topics such as:
*What's New on the Early Childhood Australia website.
*Free online services for the Early Childhood field.
*Free ful-text articles form quality-assured publications.
*Free newsletter.
*Open access web directory supporting best practices in EC settings.
*Latest news and developments EC news.
*Shop online -safe and secure ECA book catalogue.
*Special dates for EC ECA events calendar.

Other noteworthy information:
FACEBOOK
EYCF mailing list
Feature product
Early childhood Australia's mailing list
Child and Family web guide
Kids Matter- Australia Early Childhood Mental Health Initiative