UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #811

Research Mentor Information
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Primary Research Mentor Name: Janae Duclos
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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): jduclosfrancois@fcrr.org
Position Title: Faculty
FSU College (if applicable): Education, Health, and Human Sciences
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation: Florida State University, College of Education
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Overall Project Details
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Title of the Project: Enhancing self-determination instruction for transition-aged young adults with disabilities
Project Keywords: Transition planning, self-determination training, young adults with disabilities
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?: No, the project is remote
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 hours a week
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:
The primary purpose of this study is to examine the effects of enhanced self-determination instruction using conversational small-group communication activities (C3 for Me) alongside a published self-determination curriculum (“Whose Future is it Anyway”) on self-determination skills of transition-aged young adults with disabilities.
● To explore the teachers' perceptions towards enhanced self-determination instruction, their understanding of the concept of self-determination, and their experiences with implementing self-determination training in their classrooms.
● To examine teacher’s perceptions towards (C3 for Me) and the significance of self-determination skills learned, instructional priority of self-determination instruction, and feasibility of C3 Communication Cards Activity within instruction.

Research Tasks:
Primary research tasks will include data collection and analysis (both quantitative and qualitative)
inputting the data into a spreadsheet and transferring into a software like SPSS for descriptive and inferential analysis. Sorting, and coding the interviews to identify themes is another task as well.

Skills that research assistant(s) may need::
 Literature review- recommended
Data collection- recommended (quantitative and qualitative)
Data analysis- recommended
quantitative analysis- required
qualitative analysis- recommended

Mentoring Philosophy:
As a mentor, my goal is to create a supportive and empowering environment where individuals can discover their passions, build their capacity, develop their skills and reach their full potential. I believe in the power of active listening and understanding and strive to foster a growth mindset. I encourage my mentees to view challenges as opportunities for learning and personal growth. Together, we will explore ways to overcome obstacles, develop resilience and embrace a lifelong learning mindset. I strive to foster and encourage creativity and innovation through problem solving and hands on learning experiences. Lastly, I strongly believe in the power of positivity and kindness I aim to create a safe and non-judgmental space where mentees feel comfortable expressing themselves and making mistakes. Overall, my mentoring philosophy is centered around empowering others, fostering growth and creativity, and creating a positive and supportive environment for personal and professional development.

Please provide a link to your publications, a video clip, or a website for your research project (if applicable):: https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.25892767.v1
Please add any additional information here (if applicable)::
https://c3forme.org/


Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable?: No
Roundtable times and Zoom links:
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UROP Program Elements
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Mentor Handbook, FAQs, and Communication: Yes
UROP Performance Evaluation: Yes
Materials Grant: Yes
UROP Poster Presentation: Yes

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Year: 2024
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