UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1337 | Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement

Submission information

Submission Number: 1337

Submission ID: 21281

Submission UUID: 52604c0c-5cb8-41ca-a563-5d1272f1486b

Submission URI: /urop-research-mentor-project-submission-portal

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Created: Fri, 08/22/2025 - 09:59 PM

Completed: Fri, 08/22/2025 - 10:19 PM

Changed: Mon, 08/25/2025 - 11:09 AM

Remote IP address: 75.46.33.193

Submitted by: Anonymous

Language: English

Is draft: No

Webform: UROP Project Proposal Portal

Submitted to: UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal

Research Mentor Information

Primary Research Mentor Name Lori Beth Walter-Carro

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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) lbw17@fsu.edu

Position Title Graduate Student

Faculty Advisor Name Ithel Jones

Faculty Advisor's FSU Email ijones@admin.fsu.edu

FSU College (if applicable) Education, Health, and Human Sciences

FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation Early Childhood Education

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Overall Project Details

Title of the Project Building Foundations: A Case Study of Developmentally Appropriate Practice Through Construction Play in Preschool

Project Keywords teaching, best practice,

Are you currently looking for research assistants? Yes

Number of Research Assistants Needed 2

Relevant Research Assistant Major(s) education, child development, open

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? 7

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 To describe children’s experiences and teacher’s use of construction play in an authentic classroom setting. This case study seeks to describe how one school utilizes construction play to facilitate student learning in the preschool context. Using observation, interviews and document analysis, we will create an in-depth picture of how the classroom setting, curriculum, teacher and children come together to foster learning across learning domains.

Research Tasks editing, data analysis,

Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Critical thinking, basic computer skills,

Mentoring Philosophy For me mentoring is about offering the opportunity to help someone else learn and grow in a way that supports their personal and professional goals. I do believe in clear communication that flows in both directions. When we share our ideas and experiences it gives both parties the chance to learn and grow. I emphasize active listening, constructive feedback, and personalized guidance. Every mentee brings a different background and set of needs, so I tailor my approach to fit each individual. I create a safe, inclusive environment where questions are welcomed, mistakes are part of learning, and diverse perspectives are celebrated.

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Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable? No

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UROP Program Elements

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

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Year 2025

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