Beneficial Research for Children and Families

 

If I could conduct research studies in early childhood it would be how a free high-quality education program for all children world-wide would be beneficial to children, families, teachers, staff, etc.  This would include all facilities (Head Start, public schools, daycares, etc.). This will also include all teachers and staff of high-quality working in these facilities. Other studies can include are there enough facilities in all areas to accommodate, are there enough teachers and staff who are highly qualified to work in these facilities, and will parents who are unemployed  take advantage of the program? There can also be other studies within these studies. High-quality education is a broad subject that can include many areas.

There are too many children starting school behind and failing because they do not have access to a high-quality program and some don’t have access to any programs. We need all children to have a fair start and for the teachers, families, and staff to be involved in some way.

My Personal Research Journey

The topic I chose for my simulation is, what defines a high-quality EC program? I chose this topic because I’m interested in reading the different thoughts on what defines a program as being high-quality. Many people have many views on this subject. I feel all children should have access to a free high-quality program.

I had a difficult time with the research simulation. I was unsure which database to use. After trying several databases and entering my topic several ways, I was able to find what I was looking for. The database I used was EBSCO Host Education Research Complete.

The research chart has been very helpful in guiding my understanding of research, so far. I don’t know if it will become easier or more difficult. There are several areas of the research process that I find to be complex that I want to learn more about.

I welcome any advice on making the research process easier. Please share any resources you feel may be helpful for my chosen subtopic. Thanks in advance.