Reflecting on Research

This course allowed me to make a connection outside of the Walden students to an international contact, initially I had hoped for connections from my home country and from the country I am currently living. However, being able to make a connection with an international early childhood professional allowed me to expand my support within the community.

I have learnt about quality of research, it doesn't involve going on Google and typing in a keyword and hoping that the information you want is right there. I have learnt that students need to be positively supported at all times, the universal message being that we put children needs first.

My personal development is learning how to initiate, plan, revisit and read the required resources to successfully conducting of a research. It requires much more time than sometimes I allow myself. 

There are some websites that I have now bookmarked and newsletters that I have subscribed that will allow for my continued expansion of issues arising in early childhood. 

My personal goal is to continue to strength the bond that I have made with my international contact and further research on early childhood education and practices. Being able to gain as much insight not only assists with my teaching but my personal development as weell.