Research that Benefits Children and Families-Uplifting Stories

If, I possessed the means and knowledge to conduct any research study topic in the child care field it would be in the area of hunger and young children. I would research to find out what support families would need to eradicate hunger.  I would create information gathering process like a census questionnaire to find out what families need and another organization that could provide the support families need according to the information they would have provided on their forms.  This study would certainly help provide food to children and families who are struggling daily to find the means for their next meal.  The positive contribution I see could be no more hunger for children and families.   

On article I found shared some interesting information about hunger and children.  Felling, 2013 states the economic recession has become a new reality for families; the rise in fuel and food prices while salaries remain the same presents challenges for families.  Felling, 2013 goes to discuss surveyed teachers said students are coming to school hungry; most students rely on meals at school as their primary source of nutrition.  Educator have also witnessed children who seem sleep and unfocused because they were hungry (Felling, 2013). 

I thought the idea of the article suggestion to create a breakfast campaign that involves collaboration from teachers, parents and student to implement instructional activities for children is a step in the right direction to combat hunger for families. 

 

Reference:

Felling, C. (2013). Hungry Kids; The Solvable Crisis. Educational Leadership, 80(8), 56-60.

My Person Research Journey

My Chosen Topic and Why I Chose It

 The topic, I have chosen to streamline a focus towards throughout this course, is the Positive Social-Emotional effects of collaboration between home and school. I would like to research how little to no communication between educators and parents can affect the progression of a child’s development in the classroom environment. A breakdown in relationship development may cause a teacher not to put as much effort into working with a child because of the lack of trust in the parent. I would also like to expound upon research that educator/parent relationships do have positive outcomes in the lives of children when all parties caring for a child are working together on a plan that involves developing the early education of a child both in the classroom and at home.

I chose this topic because in the past I have not had good relationships with the parents of a couple children in my classroom; I allowed negative information to stifle even the likelihood of forming a bond. Our greetings were rigid formalities nothing meaningful we both shared necessary information for each day and nothing extra. After this family had left my class I, purposed not to allow any more lack of relationship building like the previous one to occupy my space. I instituted a plan that I would remind each family member regularly if they had any questions or concerns; please see me or my team member.

I have discovered during my career in the classroom there are families who feel more comfortable speaking to one educator than they do another. When I encounter this I informed parents I would be sharing the information with my co-teacher; the same for team member. In situations of this nature, educator must be on the same page about classroom rules.

I have learn from this course so far that it is acceptable to skip sections of a research paper in order to get to the pertinent information needed to complete an assignment.  Construction of this week’s chart was challenging with the definitions; I have opted not to look ahead to the coming weeks yet because I do not want to overwhelm myself.  I am always open to suggestion and comments from you all my online colleagues.