McMillan, J. H. and Wergin, J. F. (2010). Understanding and evaluating educational
research. Upper

Saddle River: Pearson/Merrill.

THE ARTICLES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

1. The qualitative article:

Jung, J. (2011). Caregivers?

playfulness and infants? emotional stress during transitional time. Early

Child Development and Care, 181(10), 1397-1407.

2. The

quantitative article:

Yu, S., Ostrosky, M., & Fowler, S. (2011). Children’s friendship development: A comparative study.
Early Childhood

Research and Practice, 13 (1). http

THE SUMMARY SHOULD ADRESS THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

-What is the year of publication and location ofthe

study?

What is/are the research question(s) being addressed?

What methods were used that address the research questions?

What were the

major findings?

What are the implications ofthe findings to the field of early childhood education?

THE CRITICAL EVALUATION SHOULD

ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

Is the sample population described adequately? What further information would you need to know,
and

why?

What are the strengths and weaknesses ofthe methodology and paradigm used to answerthe research questions?
What were the ethical

considerations in this study and were they fully addressed by the researchers?

To what extent is generalization appropriate for the goal

or aim ofthe research context (or what

might generalization not be appropriate to the research context?)? What factors might
influence

generalisability?

In what ways does this research challenge or support general or your own long-held beliefs
and

practice?

The 2 articles are attached above, together with all relevant readings and class modules”
You must incorporate

references beyond the class notes to support your ideas.”
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