If I could research anything, I think I would focus on the effects of positive parenting classes and programs on low-income families. This would be a long study, with starting out from birth to possibly marriage. I would have several families that would have the opportunity to attend these classes on a regular basis, and would (hopefully) have families participate that decided not to have the parenting class. The benefit I would hope to gain is to show that more programs need to be available for low-income families, and to show low-income families the benefits of really taking part in their child's life.
Typing it out it doesn't really seem like much of a study, and I am sure it has been done before, but this is something I would like to focus on. Not just for low-income families, but parents in general, and the benefit of spending more time with their children.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Family time and emotional development
I chose this topic for my simulation because I believe that parents may not understand just how important spending time with their children really is for their child's development, especially emotionally. I really would like to do more research on this topic, so I can feel more educated about it when discussing it with family members.
I have enjoyed reading some of the articles I have found so far, one of which I will use at home, in order to help Matthew with understanding and recognizing his emotions. The hardest part for me so far is just being able to really concentrate and put it on paper what I am finding and reading about. Any advice with this would be helpful!
The research chart has been helpful in really understanding the terms we have been reading. I like how it is organized, and how we have to put the definitions in our own words, which makes it easier to understand. Reading about the research process in general has been interesting as well. How is everyone else doing with the readings? I do wish we could actually do a research project, with watching children, but I understand why we won't be able to. Maybe in the future we can find someone who is working research and would allow students to help.
I have enjoyed reading some of the articles I have found so far, one of which I will use at home, in order to help Matthew with understanding and recognizing his emotions. The hardest part for me so far is just being able to really concentrate and put it on paper what I am finding and reading about. Any advice with this would be helpful!
The research chart has been helpful in really understanding the terms we have been reading. I like how it is organized, and how we have to put the definitions in our own words, which makes it easier to understand. Reading about the research process in general has been interesting as well. How is everyone else doing with the readings? I do wish we could actually do a research project, with watching children, but I understand why we won't be able to. Maybe in the future we can find someone who is working research and would allow students to help.
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