What I learned in EDU 6163

I will be quite honest in saying this class was particularly frustrating as well as a true learning experience.  I learned a lot about research and the importance of qualitative and quantitative research and mixing the two methods up to make a stronger case.  I also learned that depending on how you conduct your research, determines the validity of your topic.  These last eight weeks have really put perspective in conducting a real research topic, and one I will be quite honest in stating I am glad I understand.  However, I never knew the work that actually went into selecting a group of participants and getting consent etc… I believe not only working with children but doing research with children is one of the hardest jobs an early childhood professional can conduct.  The ethics and liability alone are overwhelming in the fact that certain criteria’s must be met when working with children.  I still believe that professionals in early childhood are true callers because we change the world one child at a time.