Research Question/Topic: What are the significant differences in learning styles between the boys and girls in my Family

Child Care program? Data Collection Plan Data Source 1 Literature reviews Timeline/Plan for Collection 9/7 to 9/27 Purpose/Intended Learning Essential information about the topic that may be influential to my program and the Early Childhood Education field as well as at home. Record children activities and choices throughout the day and compare the findings. Create a graph of the results. Observe and note the types of activities preschoolers choose during the day and their behavior. Which gender prefers which activities? Surveys will be constructed to seek clarification of parents view on home-life, gender beliefs, learning styles, behavior, rules, and stereotypical thoughts/biases.

Chart activities

10/14 through 10/18

Observations of students engaged in play and structured activitiesanecdotal notes Survey parents

Observe over a two week period (10/7 through 10/18)

Week of 10/7 Parent will complete the survey and return to program

5 Photographs Photos are taken ongoing during the study Capture children in action throughout the day.

Questions I have about my project at this point. What will the outcome be? Will I find a real difference or do boys and girls actually play and learn the same way? After I reach a conclusion will I be able to make a difference? Date/Time for one-one Phone Conversation with Dr. Leaman [After Review of the Literature Templates, Data Collection Plan and Informed Consent are posted to your Website]