Research that Benefits Children and Families--Uplifting Stories

When it comes to positive effects of research, even young children can contribute if appropriate methods are used (Whiting, 2009, pg. 32).  Children and families need to contribute to the research manner, especially when the outcomes could help or hurt everyone as a whole.  It is valuable to use study implements in which will ease their commitment to propose major influences to create an understanding which is exceptional to the likeness of desires.  Provided the research is well planned and appropriate, it is possible to involve children from a very young age as well as adults who may not be as knowledgeable (Whiting, 2009, pg. 35).  Recommendations of children and families can notify parts of the process, guaranteeing relevance of information materials, permission forms and techniques.  Of course there are difficulties dealing with participation of children and families when it comes to research, nevertheless with cautious preparation, these are manageable.  Children and families can benefit through the development of new skills and being able to express themselves (Whiting, 2009, pg. 33).  It is about going through things the correct way.  Families must understand there are manipulating procedures out that can bring a negative effect on research so it is vital to have precautions on what is going on and provide family assistance if needed.

Reference

Whiting, L. (2009).  Involving children in research.  Pediatric Nursing, 21(5), 32-36.  Retrieved

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My Personal Research Journey

   Hello everyone today I would like to introduce to you my chosen topic for the simulation which is providing families with resources and support.  I believe this is an important matter to help further a child's education.  There needs to be ample support not only from the professional educators inside the system, but from outside sources as well, being families.  It is up to the professional educators to help guide these families in by providing resources and support systems to ensure they are able to assist.  In my opinion if families are to work with schools as partners in their child's education, school systems should offer chances and support needed to become associative.  During my student teaching time last year I had the opportunity to provide parents with ample chances to come in and make a difference in the classroom for all the children by reading and telling inspirational stories about their jobs.  So many times these systems anticipate families doing everything and visa versa.  I am all about the two coming together for the better of the children because that is what it is all about, out children.  Producing valuable collaboration with families entails that staff generate a setting that endures families and inspires them to elevate questions and propose worries as well as to contribute suitably in figuring out certain choices.  Constructing teamwork involves organizations providing information and training parents need to ensure they are involved and that they stick their necks out to parents with invitations to take part in their child's education.
   If anyone has any resources on this topic to help gain better knowledge I would greatly appreciate it.  I really feel the most important part of a child's life is their education but to get the best out of a child, teamwork needs to be brought out from both educators and families.

Here are a few articles from my research:

http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/research/FamEngage.pdf

http://search.proquest.com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/docview/197637257

http://search.proquest.com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/docview/228412131?accountid=14872

 

What I have learned internationally about the EC field

During this course I have had the opportunity to learn about the field of early childhood education and care in other countries.  I have had the opportunity to analyze resourceful websites.  Here are three consequences of learning about the international early childhood field from my knowledge:

One consequence is establishing mutual communication opportunities with professionals not just in the U.S. but worldwide.  With the growth of technology, collaboration should be no problem at all because of what the internet and computers can provide for professionals.  Thanks to this course I was able to find tons of information internationally about how their early childhood programs work.  It is vital to understand how things work all over because pointers can be given both ways and no matter where we are, education is still one huge stem and we have to make sure that stem is developing successful flowers (children). 

Another consequence is professional opportunities.  In learning about the international early childhood field I was able to view other places to see how much better or worse their systems are run.  For example, Japan is really strict about who they bring in to teach because they are all about quality of their children.  Early childhood education is number one on their list so becoming a teacher their takes some real talent.  In saying that, I love it because I am all about getting the best out of every child as well as myself and other professionals around me.

A final result of learning about the international early childhood field is just simply being able to compare our system with others internationally.  In Africa, there is a significant need for early childhood educators.  Children are not getting the education they need because of the lack of professional educators.  Having the opportunity to research and network is great to really see how some countries need help.

My future goal:

I believe the international early childhood field will grow strong and put valuable educators in place to ensure success amongst our children.  Early childhood leaders and professionals worldwide will continue to come together to communicate issues and approaches needed to achieve the best care and education so that our worldwide flowers bloom to high hopes.