When I Think of Research...


When I was thinking of a research topic for my simulation, I figured I would choose one that I was experiencing and/or had experienced at some point during my teaching career. This is why the topic of childhood illness piqued my interest. I have had the opportunity to work with children who had been diagnosed with a childhood illness such as Type 1 diabetes and leukemia. I have watched them interact among their peers when they are feeling "healthy." Plus I have observed them after they received a treatment and/or were feeling "low." 

I think that my simulation is important to the early childhood field because it could help teachers and parents better support children diagnosed with a childhood illness and help them facilitate children's peer interactions and/or relationships. I know that I could have benefited from similar research findings to help me and my coworkers work more efficiently and effectively with the children in our care.  My simulation can also determine strategies that could be utilized in and out of the classroom so that children can be successful in forming long-lasting bonds with their peers.  

I would like to thank all my colleagues for your feedback and encouragement throughout this course and during my time at Walden. I appreciate your comments and I enjoy reading your posts which are always enlightening. I have learned so much more from all of you! Thank you for your continued support! 

Comments

  1. Miguel's Education BlogMarch 3, 2019 at 1:59 PM

    Hi Trisha,

    Like always I like reading your blogs and discussions. When I read about your topic of childhood illness and how you have had the opportunity to work with children that have illness it makes me sad to know that children have to suffer any type of illness. I definitely think your research is so important in early childhood because people need to be informed of what children are going through so they can get the support they need in school. I wish you success in your next class

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  2. sarahkascoMarch 3, 2019 at 3:42 PM

    Trisha,
    I truly enjoyed your research simulation topic. This is a one that is quite real to me as I had a nephew with cancer and he participated in school as much as he was able to but it did have a great impact on him. I think it was the best choice to go with a topic that is relevant to you not only because it will offer you more understanding but also fuels your passion even more. Thank you for your weekly posts to aide in taking my knowledge to a deeper level. Best of luck with your next course.

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