When I Think of Research

 From this course, I have gained knowledge on many aspects of how to conduct an ethical and methodological research. After completing this course, I safely say that I am little overwhelmed with all the information that I had absorb in order to understand the true nature of doing research. My perspective about doing research has completely changed. My mind was a little all over whenever I think of research but now I think I can put things into perspective and come up with proper planning and design to conduct a quality research. I still do think I need a lot of practice before I can even do a quality research. The challenges that I faced during this course was my struggle to understand many of the terms in the textbook as English is a second language for me. I tried my best to overcome my challenges by discussing it with my colleagues and mentors in the field. As an early childhood professional, whenever I think about research, there are tonnes of issues within the field that needs to be addressed. 

  Having said all that, I have truly enjoyed this course and working along with my colleagues. Unfortunately I have been ill a long time during the course period which focussing in the course work was a big struggle for me. However, I enjoyed reading all of my colleagues posts and their feedbacks on my work. Thank you for your and Dr Todd's support. Hope to see you in the next course. 

When I Think of Research

 From this course, I have gained knowledge on many aspects of how to conduct an ethical and methodological research. After completing this course, I safely say that I am little overwhelmed with all the information that I had absorb in order to understand the true nature of doing research. My perspective about doing research has completely changed. My mind was a little all over whenever I think of research but now I think I can put things into perspective and come up with proper planning and design to conduct a quality research. I still do think I need a lot of practice before I can even do a quality research. The challenges that I faced during this course was my struggle to understand many of the terms in the textbook as English is a second language for me. I tried my best to overcome my challenges by discussing it with my colleagues and mentors in the field. As an early childhood professional, whenever I think about research, there are tonnes of issues within the field that needs to be addressed. 

  Having said all that, I have truly enjoyed this course and working along with my colleagues. Unfortunately I have been ill a long time during the course period which focussing in the course work was a big struggle for me. However, I enjoyed reading all of my colleagues posts and their feedbacks on my work. Thank you for your and Dr Todd's support. Hope to see you in the next course. 

Research Around The World

I have chosen the http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/ website to explore. 

What are some of the current international research topics?

Some of the current international research topic on this website is about the flexible practices and patterns across the early childhood sector and also on early brain developments of babies.

What surprising facts/insights/new ideas about early childhood did you gain from exploring this international early childhood website?

I was surprised to learn about a whole section on this website dedicated to cultural awareness, cultural awareness in pedagogy and practice, cultural events and celebrations, children’s books and resources, relationships with families, creating culturally welcoming spaces, publications on Reconciliation and cultural awareness, recruiting and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander educators, Policy and research on improving children’s outcomes, broader policy frameworks and useful links on these topics. So much importance is given to the cultural differences and how to manage them in a healthy way. A wonderful resource for those in the early childhood education sector. 

What other noteworthy information did you find on this website?

The website also gives noteworthy information on cultural awareness training which can be taken by any anyone. This is definately a wonderful effort taken to spread cultural awareness to everyone and making sure everyone is on the same page when doing so. 

There is also a group called Yarra Healing who have been the voice for all the indigenous poeple of throughout the nation.