I have to admit that coming into this class I was very nervous about the topic and the types of assignments it would bring. I was very unfamiliar with researching, and had never formally done any type of big research project. Yes, I had done small amounts of research in undergrad, but nothing earth shattering. At the end of this eight weeks I can say that I am still wary, but feel much more confident in my abilities now.

            One thing I have learned is that I am technically a researcher in my every day job as a kindergarten teacher. I say this because I am continually collecting data on my students and analyzing it in a way to better my teaching, and better their education. I had never thought of myself as a researcher before, but now I know that I am walking the teacher-researcher line.

            I have definitely met some challenges throughout this course. One is the lack of confidence in myself. Because of the nervous feeling I had coming into the course, I found myself doubting my answers or my abilities at some points. I have learned to trust myself and just go with it. This has definitely been a learning process for most of us I believe, and I am glad to have gone through it with my colleagues there to support me.