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When I thought about taking a research class, my immediate thought was of the “Library Research” class that I took in 7th grade, and then, of course, of doing all of those index card bibliographies and annotations in high school. The my mind whizzed to college in my first psychology class, in which I participated in research experiments (not the scary kind) for extra credit. None of these memories are heartwarming or fond to say the least.
But now as an adult, I see the value in research; and as an educator, I know the value in research. Research allows us to identify trends, keep up with them and stay ahead of them. It allows us to know past problems so hopefully we don’t repeat them. More importantly, it allows us to better serve and to educate our students.
I have learned that there are many different ways to conduct research, not just the old card catalog method… And there are many types of research to say the least. Research helps us to find out more about something and to solve issues that sometimes we did not know we had.
Research is fundamental in keeping us educated as educators. It keeps us in the “know” and enables us to become better teachers through the process.
But now as an adult, I see the value in research; and as an educator, I know the value in research. Research allows us to identify trends, keep up with them and stay ahead of them. It allows us to know past problems so hopefully we don’t repeat them. More importantly, it allows us to better serve and to educate our students.
I have learned that there are many different ways to conduct research, not just the old card catalog method… And there are many types of research to say the least. Research helps us to find out more about something and to solve issues that sometimes we did not know we had.
Research is fundamental in keeping us educated as educators. It keeps us in the “know” and enables us to become better teachers through the process.