Method or madness? The path to successful undergraduate research.

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This item is a research paper. It was created by

Patrick, Rachel

on or around the date 2010-01-11.

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This paper discusses the process undertaken to guide and support third year Diploma of Teaching (ECE) students through small research projects carried out during a practicum placement. From setting and defining their own topics, ethical considerations and data collection and analysis, students develop a sound understanding of research skills and processes. The structure and support systems provided have ensured that students and their practicum centres find the studies useful and relevant. A significant outcome from the research projects has been the enhancement of the critical thinking and analytical skills of students and their ability to apply the learning in their ongoing professional development as practising teachers.

Some of the subjects related to it include

early childhood education,

and 13 - Education