One of those foundational paradigms, positivism or postpositivism, is actually the dominant framework for doing quantitative research. The other two are interpretivism and critical theory. These three paradigms often do not determine which particular method of qualitative research you use such as observation or asking questions. Instead, they determine how you use the method, why you do the research, and how you interpret your findings

Review the following resources and then respond to the questions below: Article: Positivism and Post-Positivism by William Trochim http://www.socialresearchmethods.net/kb/positvsm.php Chapter 4. History and Foundations of Interpretivist Research http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3876679/Ch4FoundationsInterpretiveResearch.DOC Discussion: Naturwissenschaften (natural sciences) and geisteswissenschaften (human sciences)

Naturwissenschaften: Study of the mathematical order that exists in nature. Geisteswissenschaften: Study of human beings and how they think, interact, or view the world around them. 1. What do you think about the distinction between naturwissenschaften and geisteswissenschaften? Is this a disinction that makes sense? What implications does it have for the relative value of quantitative versus qualitative research in the social sciences and education? Defend your view.

2. Differences between the paradigms can be organized into five major categories: • The nature of reality • The purpose of research • Acceptable methods and data • The meaning and interpretation of data • The relationship between research and practice Indicate which of the three major paradigms [FOUNDATIONAL IS MY POSIITON] is closest to your position and which is the furthest away. Explain your rationale.

Please if you are NOT familiar with the United States educational system, please don’t bid.

Write:
A description of the experiences and motivations that have led you to pursue an advanced graduate degree(PH.D)
An explanation of how the three topics(the Effects of Literacy Instruction on School Readiness in Early Childhood Education, School, Family, and Community Partnership emphasis on family/teacher interaction, and Developmental Appropriate Practice on learning in Early Childhood Education).
address relate to issues in education.
A description of a problem related to each issue(the Effects of Literacy Instruction on School Readiness in Early Childhood Education, School, Family, and Community Partnership emphasis on family/teacher interaction, and Developmental Appropriate Practice on learning in Early Childhood education) a problem you would want to help solve.
At least two goals you hope to accomplish as a result of obtaining a Ph.D. degree
An explanation of how your pursuit of the 3 topics you identified can enable you to become a transformational agent of positive change. Provide specific examples