Final Blog : When I Think of Research

I would like to start off by saying that I have really enjoyed interacting with each and one of you. I have learned so much from you all. I have learned so much about research. I had a general idea about research, but I have great insight on things that I didn't even know was relevant. My idea about research and how to conduct it has changed tremendously. I now know how to properly conduct a research project . I know the rules and take pride in doing it the right way. Before I kind of half way did things not even taking consideration of confidentiality and quality of the project. I have learned that a properly prepared and planned project will be very effective. Once you have a plan, all the other parts of the project will just fall together. This course has taught me to look beyond the exterrior of things. I was already aware that things aren't always what they appear, but it gets deeper. This class has been amazing. I especially enjoyed learning new words and what they mean as it relates to early childhood education.

Research that Benefits Children and Families

Children are so precious, and it's important that thier learning experience be as stress free as possible. At the Middle School  where I taught there was a little boy named Drew that was not really computer literate. Being the way technology has taken over, I felt it to be a little strange. But unfortunately everyone does not have access to technology. Drew was very discouraged and ashamed when our school adopted the ipad technology to determine if this was a fun and exciting way to learn. They were trying to see if they ould raise the children test scores by learning the information differently. Drew didn't give up. He went to the local library as much as possible to pratice navigating the computer. Soon he was just as efficient as the other students. This led me to the article I chose entitled "Effectiveness of Computer-Based Education in Schools".

The article gives the importance of Computer-Based Education. How it opens the door to a whole other world of educational bliss. In my opinion the way technologhy is evolving all children should have the oportunity to be briefed on a computer-based education. Most jobs now require some computer litearcy and this will be very beneficial.



Kulik, James A. 2007. Effectiveness of Computer-Based Education in Schools. Retrieved from http://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/25814/1/0000377.pdf

My Personal Research Journey

The topic I chose for simulations is the effects of early childhood education in poverty. I chose this topic because it really puzzles my mind. There are so many children living in poverty that deserve a chance at a quality education, and I want to make sure that I can provide that for as many children as  can. All children deserve quality education, there are so many diferent things available for children in poverty including vouchers. I can't understand for the life of me why parents don't take advantage. Some even misuse it. I want to make sure that the parents of the children that will one day attend my childcare facility get the best education possible. Children learn the most during the age from birth to 5 years. Given the chance, I feel that all children can excel. This topic is very immportant to me because I too was raised in poverty and got a quality education and overcame all statistical situations.

Final Blog Assignment

The first consequence that got me upset was how difficult it is in some countries for children to get the proper education they need. I listened to a podcast that nearly broke my heart. It discussed how famine and disease was one of the main factors holding children back from an effective education. It saddens me how easy it is in the U.S. to get an education when there are children and parents in other countries are fighting for it. The second consequence that I came across was how much better some of the educational programs and systems are in some countries. We as educators need to stand up and make something happen in our educational systems. I read an article about some things our president was trying to do that I was unaware of, and I must say it made me proud. The third consequence I found was how difficult it was to get in touch with a professional in other parts of the country. I was very disappointed at the feedback I recieved, which was none. There were a lot of thingsI wanted better insight on in other countries, but unfortunately I was not able to.

My goal is to take the many things I've learned from the international podcasts and many articles I read. I plan to have my own early childcare facility one day where I could apply this knowledge and make sure that my facility is effective and beneicial to each child that attends.

Getting to Know Your International Contacts—Part 3

QUALITY

After visiting the UNESCO's Early Childhood Care and Education webpage the article I chose was titled "Quality" by Niamh Burke. As you can tell what stands out the most for me is the issue on quality education. I plan to one day have an Early Childcare Facility of my own, and I want to provide quality education for the transition from my facility to Kindergarten. Most of the articles and podcast that catch my interest are about quality Early Childhood Education. I have learned that Early childhood care and education programmes should emphasise the child’s holistic development and extend beyond assisting the child’s transition to formal schooling (Niamh Burke, n.d.). There are a lot of areas that are limited to a certain type of education. I want to take part in bridging that gap, so that every child nomatter thier background can have a quality effective education. I want the children that leave my facility well prepared and confident. Active involvement from parents and communities and relevant play and learning materials ensure that early childhood services remain relevant to the needs of the children and all other stakeholders and increases sustainability ( Niamh Burke, n.d.).  I am aware that every child learns differently, but educators have to bring excitement and creativity to the classrooms.

http://www.unesco.org/new/en/unesco/

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           Early Childhood Education


The website I chose is absolutely wonderful. I read an article titled Early Care and Education. In my opinion early childhood education is one of the most important things in a child's life. It helps to shape and mold them into the academic achievers they grow to be. All babies and todlers need positive early learning experiences to foster thier interllectual, social, and emotional development and lay the foundation for later school success. Children learn the most from ages birth to 5, and it's important for them to get as much as they can so that they can properly function in school. I am so aware that this process can only be affective through a good parent, teacher relationship. There are so many children whose parents look at early childhood education as some sort of babysitting service. In my opinion it is vital to have a smooth transition so that the children can be confident and successful through thier educational process.



http://www.zerotothree.org/early-care-education/

Getting to Know Your International Contacts - Part 2

Meridas Eka Yora is the founder and director of the institution Fajar Hiayah for Islamic Education and Director of the Yayasan Fajar Hidayah Foundation. Meridas developed three boarding schools for children orphaned as a result of that devastation in Aceh. Mr.
Yora talked about the importance of Earlychilldhood Care and Education for children of all ages. He starts off by talking about what made him want to open his three boarding schools and the effect they have on the children there. Mostly all of the children in attendence in his boarding school are orphans. From birth he believes children should have the proper education to lead productive successful lives. The effectiveness starts with the teachers. In these students eyes teachers are parental figures as well as educators. They are all that these students have for motivation. I also believe in educational eqaulity for all children nomatter thier circumstances.

I accquired a great deal from Mr. Yora. He made me feel and understand his passion for equality and excellence for all chilren. While listening to this podcast I was inspired to make a difference also. Its one thing to talk about things that can be done, but there is another to actually get up and make things happen. I am aware that it took hard work and dedication, but I too want to make a difference in the lives of young children.