Research Benefits Children and Families-Uplifting Stories

Option 1:
Share a positive example of the effects of research on children and/or families: Perhaps you can provide real-life examples of research benefits to children and/or families; maybe you are familiar with stories of people who have been positively affected by research; or you came across a published research article concerning children or families which you find exciting and would like to share with your colleagues. I decided to elaborate on Option 1 because I have had close family members and close friends both have been diagnosed with cancer. When I was a little girl in 1972 my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer and with research they found a way to cure her and it has been 42 years which never resurface. Had not been for research I don't want to think what could have happened to my mom and family.

Next, a good friend of the family was having excruciating pain in her back and not knowing what was going on, went to the doctor and with research they determined she had cancer. What type of cancer I don't remember but they knew how to cure her and advised her with the right materials. She has been cured for the last five years of more.

All cases where not as successful as the ones above because several friends died. Especially a good friend and past hair styles. There much research conducted but remission even a short time but none of information helped save life. But research doesn’t always have positive outputs.

March 15, 2014

I encourage my colleagues to relate information regarding themselves or even knows someone that experience shyness and social phobia which prevented them from having a normal and fulfilled life.

My Personal Research Journal

March 15, 2014

I have chosen this week's simulation for my subtopic Overcoming shyness and social phobia in early childhood children. As I reflect on my life as a child I chose this topic only because it is dear to my heart because I am that particular child that encountered shyness and social phobia which eventually led me to encounter many disappointing situations and experienced a sad life. Furthermore it led me to have low self-esteem, not to make friends, or just to be sociable, which prevented me from just walking into a room along without been suspicious of other people. This shyness prevented me from pursuing my education, which I eventually dropped out of college and could not accomplished any thing in life I wanted. This shyness and social phobia also makes me the teacher I am today. Unless one has experienced this type of phobia one does not understand or cannot comprehend the barriers that prevent one to do the small things in life.

I find it interesting to set goals for shyness to overcome their social phobia at an early age because if not this will have a negative impact in their adulthood life as well. Positive goals are necessary and they also need the support. But parents and teachers some reason of another believe and think this type of behavior is acceptable and they will eventually overcome this behavior. However one who has lived this type of life knows first hand it does not take another twist or turn around in life unless it is deal with professional.

So this is the reason I find this topic very interesting and intriguing because it is a disease or sickness that needs attention and taken serious to help children cope with this problem or prevent it all together. And it is extremely good to know there are studies and research concerning shyness and social phobia to prevent or cope with this illness.

Week 8

March 1, 2014

During the studied of this course we covered a huge assortment of valuable information that will be useful to me in my professional life.  Even though I was not able to make international contact I will make it my goal.  Given that I consider this to be valuable for my career as well.  It will offer me a clearer picture of how other countries early childhood learning experience compares to our.  It will afford me the opportunity to share ideas among one another that will enable me to improve on our early childhood learning experience.  In addition to that it will be a great collaboration with two individuals with a common purpose.  I think it is imperative as early childhood educators to have an outlet that will permit us to exchange ideas, share information and offer support. Furthermore this class also has been interesting, insightful, and rewarding as a early childhood teacher.