It’s really happening....

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This week we had a module three focus discussion.  It was wonderful to connect with the other students from this module but also to be supported by those in other modules too. 

It was fascinating and so interesting to hear the areas of research from other students, and that our topics are all so different. 

I was very nervous when I was asked to talk about my research and it suddenly made it all feel very real!  However, it was a significant moment for me and I felt a great sense of achievement to have reached this point in the journey of the MA. 

I was also so grateful, albeit a little worried to be asked questions by Helen and Angela as well as my fellow module three students, this pushed me even further out of my comfort zone but equally really made me think more about my methodology, the subject area and the significance of the research to my practice and to the broader field. 

 During the discussion we talked about the type of research we are undertaking for our inquiries, methods and approach to data collection, ethical considerations to be aware of, particularly during interviews, and the use of academic terminology when speaking about our research.  This was a reminder to me to continue my learning to understand, incorporate and remember the academic expectations for this module. 

I have begun the process of my data collection, which I have enjoyed more than I was expecting, I feel so privileged to be in a position to be listening to the thoughts, feelings and narratives of my participants. It’s a real honor!  I’m now even more curious to see where my analysis will take me and what the exploration of it might reveal to me. 




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  1. Lorraine BennettFebruary 28, 2021 at 2:25 AM

    I am simply offering my congratulations Susan. Your thoughts are clear to me, and, I feel, very similar to what mine may be come module 3. I regret not having been a part of the zoom conference, I felt I needed to tackle one thing at a time, but this sounds so very positive. Let the 'reality' only strengthen. In reading this I'm excited for you, thank you!

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    1. Susan PrestiFebruary 28, 2021 at 9:16 AM

      Thank you Lorraine for your comments. It has been a journey and I’m excited how much I’ve learnt so far snd excited for where it will take me. I really hope that you experience the same and you’re right to take it one step at a time!

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