Please write a brief definition of coding. Describe the process you have been or will use for coding the data collected during your practicum. What are some of the challenges and rewards you have encountered or anticipate encountering while coding your data?
The Case of Genie displayed a number of ethical dilemmas that researchers, scientists, and others in Genie's life experienced. As special educators we too face ethical dilemmas as we try to be excellent teachers, researchers, and professionals. What is one thing that you took away from the Case of Genie that will help you think ethically about the work you do with children with special needs?
When doing research it is critical that your study is both reliable and valid. Please discuss briefly what these two terms mean and share how your study was or will be both reliable and valid.
Some of you have now completed the writing of your thesis. Congratulations! Please take a moment or two to reflect on this tremendous accomplishment. What is one thing that was challenging and one thing that was rewarding in the completion of this task? If you have not yet written your thesis, take some time to congratulate your fellow cohort members on a job well done!
