UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #750

Submission information
Submission Number: 750
Submission ID: 14376
Submission UUID: 030a963a-63c9-45f7-849c-6f2aac8ca9b6

Created: Mon, 08/12/2024 - 03:48 PM
Completed: Mon, 08/12/2024 - 04:13 PM
Changed: Thu, 09/19/2024 - 02:33 PM

Remote IP address: 98.230.108.238
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

Is draft: No
Primary Research Mentor Name Amber Ward
Research Mentor Preferred Pronouns she/her
When potential research assistants are reaching out via email, what is your preferred honorific? Dr.
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) award2@fsu.edu
Position Title Faculty
FSU College (if applicable) Fine Arts
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation Art Education
Headshot (optional) A.Ward small.png
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from above) Hsin Fang
Research Assistant Supervisor Preferred Pronouns she/her
Research Assistant Supervisor Preferred Honorific? Ms.
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) hf22a@fsu.edu
Name of Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) (if applicable)
Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) Preferred Pronouns
Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) Preferred Honorific?
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated)
Title of the Project Crafting with Craft Pedagogies: The Clearing Folk School Programs, 1955-2023
Project Keywords archives, craft, methodology, pedagogies, folk school
Are you currently looking for research assistants? No
Number of Research Assistants Needed 1
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s) Preference for a major in one of the following College of Fine Arts disciplines: Art, Art History, Dance, Interior Architecture and Design, or Theatre. If this is not possible, we are "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): Partially 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? During business hours
Overall Research Project Description This project uses “crafting with” as a methodology to explore historical craft pedagogies through craft-oriented folk school programs for purposes of foregrounding (non)living things as underrepresented in craft histories and advancing craft through a focus on its relational teaching practices.
Research Tasks A research methodology I am calling ‘crafting with’ will be used to explore programs affiliated with The Clearing Folk School in Door County, Wisconsin, that address craft pedagogies over time from 1955-2023. Crafting with uses thinking and making as a means to engage craft pedagogies, or relational teaching practices between learners, educators, researchers, artists, materials, animals, land, plants, sky, and more in “conversation” with each other and The Clearing. Crafting with facilitates becoming when unforeseen invitations lure the thinkers and makers* away from The Clearing and toward unconventional ways of knowing, being, and doing. Crafting with includes three phases. First, data from The Clearing programs (program covers and years, teacher names, and class title and description) will be entered into a spreadsheet application (in progress). Second, data will be analyzed on the topic of historical craft pedagogies. Specifically, interactions between self, research assistants, and relevant program data will be documented through craft to co-craft meanings about relevant pedagogies, illuminating what craft was taught, how it was taught, for how long, and by whom. Finally, findings will be produced on the topic of historical and contemporary craft pedagogies to emphasize how and why craft comes to matter.
*In this case, the thinkers and makers are the research mentor (Dr. Amber Ward), research assistant supervisor (Hsin Fang), and the proposed undergraduate research assistant (TBD).
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: An openness to ambiguity, play, and creativity. Familiarity with Google Sheets.
Mentoring Philosophy My mentoring philosophy is centered around bounded creativity, recognizing that both innovation and structure are crucial for fostering supported growth. Creativity thrives in an environment where curiosity is encouraged, experimentation is valued, and mistakes are seen as learning opportunities. I aim to cultivate spaces where research assistants explore their ideas and express themselves freely, knowing that their unique perspectives are valued. At the same time, structure provides the necessary framework for channeling creativity into tangible outcomes. Clear goals, regular check-ins, and constructive feedback help research assistants progress steadily. In sum, I encourage research assistants to think outside the box while also equipping them with the strategies needed to turn their visions into reality. Through this balance, I aim to inspire confidence, resilience, and a lifelong passion for learning and creativity.
Please provide a link to your publications, a video clip, or a website for your research project (if applicable): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kUg-qa65RXlwYjRSjTqObnVaVwl9uQIe8NeO-G-qr0g/edit?usp=sharing (in progress)
Please add any additional information here (if applicable):
Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable? Yes
Roundtable times and Zoom links If you were unable to attend one of our Zoom session on Friday (9/6), please watch the following recording before reaching out for an interview: https://fsu.zoom.us/rec/share/FeNMRkYiOoXywPwd_YZ4QVn3foJxC1V7UIW23i1pYorrWta4QB42ekIua8oJ21ta.i3Fz5I_PqZQu340v
Thank you,
Amber Ward, PhD & Hsin Fang, PhD Candidate
Roundtable Info
Mentor Handbook, FAQs, and Communication Yes
UROP Performance Evaluation Yes
Materials Grant Yes
UROP Poster Presentation Yes
Year 2024
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