Week 8, Blog Post 2
 

I enjoyed learning how to write a literature review since this was the first time that I wrote a literature review. A change that I will make in the future when I write a literature review is to make sure that I take detailed notes on my research process. As, I was trying to review a previous articles I had used in the past, I had a difficult time finding it. So, next time I am conducting research I will make sure to write down every step I take. What I found difficult as I wrote my literature review was making sure I followed the proper format. However, I found that Owl Purdue was very helpful in explaining the formats and providing excellent examples. As, I conducted research on my research question I was able to answer the questions that I had. I believe that my research could make an impact on my colleagues if I included search on early head start inclusion setting. I currently work for an early head start program and believe that they would be eager to read about the research that is obtained on this topic.

Week 7, Assignment 2:Blog Post

The two new sources that I included in my annotated bibliography are Monitoring Child Progress in Early Childhood Special Education Settings written by Sharon Raver and Inclusion Works written by the California Department of Education. The gap that the sources helped to fill in my research question was by obtaining information on children’s progress in a special education setting. The three major findings of my research were the various assessments that are conducted to monitor the children’s progress, the matrix, and the modifications that are made in the classrooms to meet the individual needs of the children. What I wish to further research on is early childhood interventions. I want to know if they are effective in ensuring that children are provided the proper services. Also, I want to continue to research for statistical information on the effectiveness of early childhood in  a inclusive settings.

Are young children with disabilities provided the appropriate services they need in an early childhood inclusive setting?

1. CDE. (2009). Inclusion Works: Child Development. Retrieved from: www.cde.ca.gov

/sp/cd/re/documents/inclusionworks.pdf

2. Davis, C., & Brady, M. P. (1993). Special education dissertation research in early childhood:    A descriptive analysis. Topics In Early Childhood Special Education, 13(2), 202. Retrieved from: http:ehis.ebscohost.com/libproxy.chapman.edu.full.pdf+html.

3. Groark, C. J. (2011). Early Childhood Intervention: Shaping the Future for Children with Special Needs and Their Families. Santa Barbara, Calif: Praeger. Retrieved from:http://ehis.ebscohost.com.libproxy.chapman.edu/ehost/detail?vid=15&sid=b6883be

4. Hebbeler, K., Spiker, D., & Kahn, L. (2012). Individuals with Disabilities Education Act’s Early Childhood Programs: Powerful Vision and Pesky Details. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education. Retrieved from:http://libproxy.com.chapman.edu/content/31/4/199.full.pdf+html.

5. Hughes, M. and Valle-Riestra, D. (2012). Early Childhood Special Education: Insights from Educators and Families. International Journal of Education, 4 (2), pp. 59--73. DOI: 10.5296/ije.v4i2.1534

6. Raver, S.  (2004). Monitoring child progress in early childhood special education settings.  TEACHING Exceptional Children, 36(6), 52-57. Retrieved from:www.grant.kyschools.us/Downloads/monitoring%20progress.

Week 6, Assignment 2: Blog Post

This week I was introduced how to determine if something is common knowledge or if it needs to be cited it. Also, I learned about intellectual property and the legalities involved. Personally the tutorial “Intellectual Property” and quiz assisted me to apply what I had learned about intellectual property. I enjoyed learning about Creative Commons licensing and the different types of access each license affords. Furthermore, I feel that the information I learned will affect my research practices by implementing what I have learned.  After, reading this week’s reading assignments and tutorials I have a better understanding about academic integrity, plagiarism, intellectual property, and copyright. At this time, I am not unclear about academic integrity or plagiarism. However, I know that if I am unclear in the future I may contact my instructor, academic advisor, or the Bradman’s librarians so they can assist me with any questions.

Week 5, Assignment 2: Blog Post

This week I selected to read the article titled Special education dissertation research in early childhood: A descriptive analysis by Carol Ann Davis, Michael P. Brady, and Nella B. Anderson. As I read the article I was able to obtain information about the wide diversity of investigative methods, topics, and subjects. It appears that research training in early childhood special education is heeding the call for an emphasis on empirical investigation.

As I reviewed the references section it contained included the book titled Early intervention for infants and children with handicaps: An empirical base by Odom & M. Karnes I am interested in researching on the types of early intervention that have been conducted and how effective they have been.  

I feel that my research skills have improved immensely. Now I am able to research databases and effectively conduct research. Also I am also able to take notes as I conduct my research. I found that the text book and video tutorials have been very supportive in improving my research skills.