When I Think of Research

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• Insights have I gained about research:

Some insights I have gained from studying research of the early childhood field are, because subjects such as terminally ill patients and those with mental challenges where unfairly treated in earlier studies. As a result the Office of Human Research Protection (OHRP) through the US department of Health and Human Services (HHS) developed research guidelines that must be followed.

• Lessons about planning, designing, and conducting research did learned: 

Topics from your ideas and questions about the chosen concerns that you would like to see changed or to just shed some light on the issues.

• Some of the challenges encountered, and how were they met:

 I encountered challenges with narrowing my topic down. I was able to combat this challenge by continuous reading and thinking about my topic, but really helped me was when the study explored Qualitative, Quantitative approaches.

• Some perceptions of an early childhood professional have been modified as a result of this course:

The perception I had at the beginning of this course turned out to be very different from what I thought. Although my thoughts were one of an intense study the process of research is work, but not as intense. It was work, but it was fun, it was enjoyable. As an early childhood professional I am so glad to see that there is so much research information done for better understanding the field. It encourages me that society as a whole will continue to grow into more understanding the importance of this profession.
 

Research Around the World

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Research Around the world

A look at (EECERA) European Early Childhood Education Research Association, and the

(EECERJ) European Early Childhood Education Research Journal.  

The following are just a few current international research topics and articles.

·       Under three mathematical learning

·       Teaching for social justice, social responsibility and social inclusion: a respectful pedagogy for twenty-first century early childhood education.

·       Reconstructing teacher education: A praxeological approach to pre-service teacher education.

Some most read articles:

·       Make- believe play versus academic skills: A Vygotskian approach to today’s dilemma of early childhood education.

·       The dynamics of early childhood spaces: opportunities for outdoor play?

·       Research with children: three challenges for participatory research in early childhood.

 

Surprising facts, insights, and new ideas found in this cite:

According to the (EECERJ), it claims to be “one of the most prestigious early childhood journals in the world. It is said to be “one of the only four early years journals indexed by the institute for scientific information: which is highly selective of the journals in the citation databases and indices it maintains”.

Tony Bertram of the UK is the centre for research in early childhood. The board’s Editorial board is made up of board members nationwide, including the US: Nancy Barbour of kent State University USA, and Amita Gupta of the City College of New York, USA.

Note- worthy information found on this site is a code of ethics that supports both children and educators of research. Reading material must be approved and meet all standards.

Journals for the EECERJ are “issued five times annually and is now in its 22^nd year of publication”.

Additionally, the EECERA’s annual conference is the “largest and most significant early years’ research conference in Europe, regularly attracting more than 600 researcher delegates from all over the world. The organization and/ or event encourage cross-national collaboration net- working”.

After gaining insight of the conference and its cross-national collaboration, it seems to point to the idea of getting involved with early childhood organizations nationwide.

 Reference

http://www.eecera.org

Research Around the World

Research Around the world

A look at (EECERA) European Early Childhood Education Research Association, and the

(EECERJ) European Early Childhood Education Research Journal.  

The following are just a few current international research topics and articles.

      ·       Under three mathematical learning

·       Teaching for social justice, social responsibility and social inclusion: a respectful pedagogy for twenty-first century early childhood education.

·       Reconstructing teacher education: A praxeological approach to pre-service teacher education.

Some most read articles:

·       Make- believe play versus academic skills: A Vygotskian approach to today’s dilemma of early childhood education.

·       The dynamics of early childhood spaces: opportunities for outdoor play?

·       Research with children: three challenges for participatory research in early childhood.

 Surprising facts, insights, and new ideas found in this cite:

According to the (EECERJ), it claims to be “one of the most prestigious early childhood journals in the world. It is said to be “one of the only four early years journals indexed by the institute for scientific information: which is highly selective of the journals in the citation databases and indices it maintains”.

Tony Bertram of the UK is the centre for research in early childhood. The board’s Editorial board is made up of board members nationwide, including the US: Nancy Barbour of kent State University USA, and Amita Gupta of the City College of New York, USA.

Note- worthy information found on this site is a code of ethics that supports both children and educators of research. Reading material must be approved and meet all standards.

Journals for the EECERJ are “issued five times annually and is now in its 22^nd year of publication”.

Additionally, the EECERA’s annual conference is the “largest and most significant early years’ research conference in Europe, regularly attracting more than 600 researcher delegates from all over the world. The organization and/ or event encourage cross-national collaboration net- working”.

After gaining insight of the conference and its cross-national collaboration, it seems to point to the idea of getting involved with early childhood organizations nationwide.

Research that Benefits Children and Families

Because some research threatens risk, my personal view of research with young children as subjects is an area that I oppose; however, in some cases it is desperately needed. For example, the reality of Cancer in children, which is very disturbing to see them suffering and fighting for their lives as they battle this disease. St. Jude for children is an organization that is known Nationwide for supporting children and their families. The organization conducts walks, runs, and celebrities sponsored events in order to raise funds to support research in finding a cure with hopes of saving the lives of countless children who suffer with Cancer.  

 

Clinical Programs

 

 

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St. Jude Cure 4 Kids

Treatment Programs

 

Finding Her Voice

 

Breanna’s family knows she loves two things best of all: cheerleading and singing. Although the athletic 12-year-old has been cheering competitively since the age of 5, she kept her singing private.

“She was always singing at home but would chicken out when it came to entering talent shows,” says her mom Dara. “She was just too embarrassed."

When Breanna was found to suffer from acute myeloid leukemia in June 2013, there suddenly seemed to be nothing to cheer about, and it looked like the song in her heart might have been silenced.

From her pediatrician’s office back home, Breanna was rushed to a local hospital. Her local hospital then referred her to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital the very same day, because St. Jude is the global leader in finding cures and saving children from cancer and other deadly diseases.

It was, and still is, a frightening time for her and her family. But, as Dara explained, they are hopeful. “I don’t know if it’s the environment here, or the doctors, but I just feel so positive,” she says.

Now, after sharing a piano bench with long-time Target House volunteer and University of Memphis quarterback Jacob Karam – a musically-inclined athlete just like Breanna – the young St. Jude patient has become a viral video singing sensation.

The impromptu duet was captured by Dara, who was both stunned and moved. Her little girl was singing in public for the first time, and under the worst circumstances of her life.

“With everything she’s going through … I was so proud,” says Dara.

One day shortly after, Breanna and her mom came home to Target House and switched on the television to catch the evening news. Breanna was shocked to see her own face on the screen. The newly-minted viral video star jumped up and down with excitement.

“She loves it, obviously!” says her mom. “And it’s keeping her mind off the medical stuff, so that’s amazing too.”

Breanna may have missed cheer camp this summer, but her video made CNN.

Although Breanna was very ill when she arrived at St. Jude, she has been responding well to treatment. She has had two rounds of chemotherapy and will soon undergo a bone marrow transplant.

Having been selected for the school cheerleading squad in her upcoming seventh-grade year, Breanna hopes to be back on the field by basketball season.

In the meantime, her voice is soaring: At a recent St. Jude karaoke event, Breanna brought down the house.

 

 

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My Research Topic explores and investigates developing a respectful and trusting relationship with students.
It is possible that this may be the most important lesson we explore and teach our students.

Stop and think for a moment, what is the first thing we do on the first day of school? We meet and greet our new students and sometimes their parents as well. We put our best foot forward, wear a smile, and speak in our softest and kindest voice, but do we keep it year round? Young children are counting on us to. But for many teachers, as the year go by things begin to change.

• Do you know teachers who's patience are very short with some of their students?
• Have you ever noticed a level of cross attitude from some teachers when working with some students?
• Do you or someone you know practice or believe that embarrassing students will cause them to behave or perform better? 

I have witnessed each of these behaviors in some teachers, and I am a product of a teacher who thought that embarrassing me before my 3rd grade classmates in math class for talking, was the answer, but what she didn't realize is that her stunt put an everlasting stigma my way that has plagued me all through grade school and into my adult life.
That teacher took the fun out of learning math for me that have me shaky about math to this day.

These are real issues that are seldom addressed, but is an important area for a healthy and strong educational start for young children.

While researching, this topic leads to social and emotional development in young children.
Does anyone of my colleagues have any ideas or suggestions of input on this subject?
Additionally, does anyone have any examples or experiences with any of these areas? Please share in order to learn from each other and save other children from such a plight.
I challenge ALL teachers every where to be extremely careful when working with young children. REMEMBER, you hold their very future in your hand and it matters what you say and do to them. They respect and trust you and are looking to you for guidance and understanding.

Clearly understand, I am not making claims that teachers are miss-treating their students, I am only shedding the light that what we say to children and how we perform with them can have a profound effect on them, so we need to be extra sensitive because every child have different needs and what works for one child may bring terra to another.

Lets keep properly loving and respecting children and their families.

My Supports

My Supports

My support group is very important to me being that I am not living around any of my family members. Family is so important and sometimes we take them for granted because they are always there, but just imagine if they were not around for whatever reason, a move away, or death.
I have experienced both, I moved away from my family, and I have experienced a loss in death. Within the past few years, I have lost in death, a grandmother an aunt, two first cousins, and most heart wrenching, my Mom, Each of these people were extremely close to me especially my mother, and I now live my life without them, and those who are still living are in different states.   

I now have what’s known as my church family. The friends from my church and a few that live around me are my support team.  I can’t imagine what my life would be without them. We pray for each other, we have cookouts and holiday parties, tea parties, and all sorts of fancy gatherings. Last semester I got very ill and had to have an unexpected surgery, and my church family supported me. They prayed for me took me to the Hospital, stayed there with me and visited me bringing food and flowers. Each day someone new came by. Sometimes our friends can be closer to us than our own biological family members.  

 I would imagine that if I had a child with a physical disability, I would need emotional support as well as physical and cultural support. I imagine that I would be so upset to see my child with such a disability that I would learn how to be strong in spirit in order to keep my child’s spirits up-lifted and his courage solid. The friends and family around us would have to be people who don’t mind supporting us in every needed area; such as, physically lifting the child getting him/her in and out of vehicles or buildings, emotional, as I would need to stay strong for the child, or may have to answer the child as to why are they’re in that condition?  I could not imagine not having a support system in my life either with or without a challenging condition in my life.  In my opinion, if you have a great family and good friends supporting you embrace them and don't take them for granted live each day celebrating them.  

My Connections to Play

My Connections to Play

The most beautiful view in the world, Life through the eyes of a child.

Kendra Dew

The only thing more vast than the Universe, is a child’s imagination.

Robert Safian

                                           

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I loved dolls and tea sets when I was a little girl. I was supported by all my family members, because everyone who could made sure that I had dolls and tea sets and other toys in that category.

Today some forms of play are the same and some are different. I have noticed that kids play some of the same games on the playground that I played with my friends. It is very nice to see that children are playing the same games and singing some of the same songs. Some of the best games were playground games with songs to them.

My hope is that the general public will learn the importance of play for young children. That children’s play time is respected and their creativity and imagination time becomes sacred and mandatory. I hope that not too much energy is put into more computer games and allow the essence and practice of playground games and creativity to get lost in a cyber space world of computers.

Play exercises a child’s imagination while building many skills that will be used throughout adult hood: skills such as playing fare, strategy, sharp and quick thinking, team work and many more.