Research that Benefits Children and Families - Uplifting Stories

Research that Benefits Children and Families

Option 2:
I think that if I had the means and ability to do research, I would continue on or start a new avenue in regards to academic testing and how it does or does not effect children's academic success. As of now, one of the theories states that standardized testing hinders children's academic success and can put them on a path of lower academic achievement due to not passing these tests. I would do research on how important it is to do standardized testing with children who are in Kindergarten and what type of emotional effects these tests can have on these children.
I feel that doing research on this topic will help parents to understand if they should send their children to schools with standardized testing. Also, I think parents will have a better understanding of what takes place during these tests and the type of content that exists on these tests. I have noticed that parents tend to trust the school districts rules and regulations about standardized testing without ever asking whether or not it is right for their child. I know that the government does in fact enforce these rules about the testing, however, if more parents knew the benefits and risks involved in the outcomes of these test, maybe they would be more likely to speak out against them.

Personal Research Journey

Personal Research Journey


I have decided to do my general early childhood research simulation on the topic of parent-teacher relationships/parent participation.

Three related subtopics:

1. The influence of parent participation in the classroom on a child’s academic present and future.
2.  How parent-teacher relationships can influence a child’s academic progress in the classroom environment.  
3. How to encourage parent participation in the classroom and maintain a good parent-teacher relationship.

I am having difficulty narrowing down the scope of my topic to one particular aspect in regards to parent-teacher relationships/parent participation. In my experience, both professional and personal, both aspects of the parent-teacher relationship and parent participation in the classroom, have a lasting effect on a child's academic progress and future. So, even though it seems that my scope is large, I feel that that there is a lot to cover in the parent-teacher relationship/parent participation topic.
I look forward to the information that I find on this topic. I have researched it before and still hope to find even more studies that have been performed and written about regrading the academic success of child whose parents participate in the classroom and have a good parent-teacher relationship.