UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #694

Submission information
Submission Number: 694
Submission ID: 14091
Submission UUID: 1325aedf-e122-4b88-8eab-7831384e2748

Created: Mon, 07/29/2024 - 12:05 PM
Completed: Mon, 07/29/2024 - 12:22 PM
Changed: Thu, 10/03/2024 - 02:57 PM

Remote IP address: 144.174.212.9
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

Is draft: No
Primary Research Mentor Name Danielle Morsching
Research Mentor Preferred Pronouns She/Her
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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) dpm02@fsu.edu
Position Title Graduate Student
Faculty Advisor Name Dr. Jenny Root
Faculty Advisor's FSU Email jrroot@fsu.edu
FSU College (if applicable) Education, Health, and Human Sciences
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation Florida State University
Headshot (optional) D.Morsching Headshot.JPG
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from above)
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Name of Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) (if applicable)
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Title of the Project Exploring Faculty Perceptions: Preparing Preservice Teachers to Provide Mathematics Instruction for Students with Disabilities
Project Keywords Mathematics Instruction, Students with Disabilities, Teacher Preparation
Are you currently looking for research assistants? No
Number of Research Assistants Needed 2
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s) Open to all majors
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
If the project location is off campus, does the research assistant(s) need to provide their own transportation?
Please select the choice that most accurately describes your expectations for the research assistant(s): Fully Remote
Approximately how many hours a week would the research assistant(s) need to work? 5-10
Roughly what time frame do you expect research assistant(s) to work? Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Overall Research Project Description This research project aims to explore and analyze faculty perspectives on the preparation of preservice teachers for providing effective mathematics instruction to students with disabilities. By conducting a national survey, we seek to gather insights from faculty members across various institutions to understand their views, experiences, and practices in this critical area of teacher education.
Research Tasks Extracting data from databases and online sources; Managing participant databases and tracking responses
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: • Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy
• Dependability and punctuality to fulfill responsibilities consistently and reliably
• Strong time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Mentoring Philosophy As a mentor, my primary goal is to identify my mentees' goals, personal strengths, and interests. To most effectively accomplish this, I create an environment where there is open communication and consistent access to feedback. I expect my mentees to communicate in a timely and professional manner, to ask questions, be honest about their capacity and time to devote to the research, and to meet deadlines. I strive for my mentoring relationships to be beneficial for the mentee and to be positive experiences for both parties.

In my mentoring role, I schedule regular check-ins to discuss progress, address concerns, and adjust goals as necessary. I tailor guidance to align with each mentee’s strengths, communication style, and personal goals. I take an active interest in the goals my mentees have for themselves and I provide access to resources such as articles, books, or contacts to help mentees advance their goals. I encourage mentees to self-reflect in order to learn from their experiences and to assess their growth.

Building a culture where we celebrate milestones, both big and small, is integral to my approach. This celebration of achievements not only motivates and encourages continued progress but also fosters a sense of achievement and strengthens the bond within mentoring relationships. By recognizing and celebrating successes, I aim to create an environment that promotes sustained growth and mutual satisfaction. This holistic approach ensures that both the mentor and mentee benefit from the relationship, creating a positive and productive mentoring experience.
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Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable? Yes
Roundtable times and Zoom links Tuesday, Sept 3 12:30 pm-1:00pm
Friday, Sept 6 12:30 pm-1pm
https://fsu.zoom.us/my/dpm02
Roundtable Info
Mentor Handbook, FAQs, and Communication Yes
UROP Performance Evaluation Yes
Materials Grant Yes
UROP Poster Presentation Yes
Faculty Advisor Confirmation Yes
Are you interested in attending in a UROP Research Mentor Workshop Series? No
Year 2024
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