This courses main objectives are, raising early childhood teacher candidates within the scope of active researchers and teaching how to prepare a research proposal, conduct it, and take an action based on obtained results.
Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to
1. develop an individualized research project with practical applications to an early childhood setting.
2. outline a written description of a chosen research project proposal on an early childhood education issue or topic
3. demonstrate an ability to conduct a small-scale research project in early childhood education
4. prepare a summary report of a chosen research project including a visual documentation of related activities and outcomes
5. present outcomes of a completed research project in early childhood education