Thursday, September 26, 2013

Blog 2


After reading the post from yesterdays class I determined that there is a lot more to an analysis then I expected. I would describe analysis as if it were a staircase. Each step you accomplish something and inch closer to the breaking down or better understanding of a certain topic. I feel the biggest step in analysis is the defining process. If you do not define the problem how can you break it down to the point of solving it or understanding it? You need to first define the problem before moving on to any other steps in analysis. Breaking problems down into groups or categories is also an important step in analysis. It gives who ever is making the analysis a better understanding of the problem when things have similarities or certain patterns identified. Through this step an individual can develop their theory. A theory can then be tested to see whether or not a persons step by step analysis of the problem was in fact correct. Analysis seems like a long process to determine a theory about a certain problem but in the end it is very effective when used properly.

Analysis is a very helpful tool that I could use while developing my research project regarding the teaching of children with Autism. Autism at times can be a very difficult learning disability to understand. In some classroom settings children with Autism are not receiving the education they deserve. It could be due to improper teaching methods, wrongful class room placement, a poor environment, and so much more. I would like to do an analysis of a child with Autism who is struggling in school and determine what the cause could be. I feel that this type of issue can be discovered through the step by step process of analysis. First, define the problem the student is having, notice the features of his behavior, categorize his behavior with another student who may have Autism as well, look for a pattern, create a theory, and finally test the theory. Through this analytical process I am hoping the education of this student may improve along with other students who may have Autism and are struggling in school due to certain circumstances.

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