Reflection: Studying research in early childhood education

       In the process of going through this research class I have found myself challenged academically in ways that I was not quite prepared.  I entered this class with little knowledge of research or the processes that are ongoing through out the research process.  I  feel that upon leaving this class I have an improved understanding  of what influences the nature of research, the decision that makes for equitable and open-minded research.  As an educator the biases that I have held or do hold can influence the nature of my work within the classroom, the same can be said for researchers in which their personal biases can influence their research. I feel that I am leaving this research class has given me greater appreciation for the work that is entailed in research , not simply answering the questions as they are answered but the dedication to the methods involved in reaching every conclusion.