The topic I have chosen for research simulation is resiliency. In particular looking at the research of genetics vs. environment in regards to what impacts/promotes the development of resiliency. Resiliency can be described as one's ability to overcome adversity or "bounce back". I am very interested in this topic as I have always wanted to learn more about how some people are able to overcome adversity and how others are not. I believe this is important information as a professional in the field of early childhood education as the more we as educators know about what influences the development of resiliency the more we will be able to assist and promote the development of resiliency. Resiliency is an important characteristic to develop. It is was enables people to overcome the hard times in their lives. I work with children and families that face much adversity. The children and families I work with live in poverty and face many other hardships as a result. For these families to rise above poverty and to have a chance at a better life, they need to be able to overcome such adversities they are facing. The earlier children can develop characteristics of resiliency the more likely they are able to overcome adversity throughout their life and be able to become and maintain being healthy, productive citizens. Adversity comes in all shapes and forms and it is something that affects everyone at some point and time in life. The ability to overcome "what life throws at us" is what allows us to survive and become stronger for it. I also feel that the more we as a society learn about resiliency will allow us to be more productive in how we can break the generational cycles of those living in adverse conditions.
My experience with this research simulation has been a bit of a roller coaster for me. I have gained new insights in regards to identifying creditable resources and feel comfortable with now finding creditable information. However, I am still feeling overwhelmed in the aspects of developing a strong understanding of the process. I am still not sure of the narrowing down of my topic to the point where research could actually be done and understanding the terminology enough in being able to decide the direction in which this research should go, such as what type of method(s) would be the best to use. I have found a lot of resources in my research topic, yet not sure exactly sure of how to use it effectively.
I am happy to offer help with resources however I feel my skills have not quite developed as far as assisting with the process, though I am happy to try. If anyone has any suggestions I am very happy to hear from you. I wish everyone the best with their research simulation project.
Hi Rhonda,
ReplyDeleteThe topic 'resiliency' has always been intriguing to me. I have always wondered how some children are able to 'bounce back' so quickly and some others can not. Does it have to do with their genes or the environment in which they interact. I believe that the findings of such research can aid educators in helping their children develop fully. Good luck with your research project.
Rhonda,
ReplyDeleteI love your topic. I love that you are profiling and digging deeper into this topic. It is broad yet extremely interesting. Why do some kids sink and some swim? Why do some kids drop out of Harvard yet have the same IQ's as their colleagues? We can look to parenting styles but I think we can also look to a different quality: kids that don't have much seem to be more resilient than kids that have been given much. I see kids in my classes each day that are homeless yet they come to school and are happy. I have kids that have babies at 15 and are being good parents and completing their education. They are not just surviving but thriving. Can we link parental indulgence and parenting on resilience or a lack of?
I look forward to your work on this.
Catherine
Hello Rhonda,
ReplyDeleteI think that you have chosen a great research stimulation topic! Resiliency is something that as humans we have the ability to overcome circumstances, but, it is also something that does not come so easily for others. I am interested to see what plays apart in resiliency in children.