UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #397 | Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement

Submission information

Submission Number: 397

Submission ID: 8256

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Language: English

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Research Mentor Information

Primary Research Mentor Name Carla Wood

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When potential research assistants are reaching out via email, what is your preferred honorific? Dr.

Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) carla.wood@cci.fsu.edu

Position Title Faculty

FSU College (if applicable) Communication and Information

FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation School of Communication Science and Disorders

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Overall Project Details

Title of the Project MAP-R Morphological Analysis Pathway to Reading

Project Keywords tech enhanced instruction, language learning, children, multilingual learners, disabilities

Are you currently looking for research assistants? Yes

Number of Research Assistants Needed 6

Relevant Research Assistant Major(s) Communication Science and Disorders
Instruction Media
Computer Sciences
Special Education
Education
Graphic Design
Spanish/ Modern Languages
Teaching English as a Foreign Language

Project Location: On FSU Main Campus

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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 proposed project aims to improve elementary school age children's academic language skills and reading comprehension through development of explicit instruction in word knowledge using an e-learning platform for delivery in rural, remote, and urban settings.
• Purpose: This project will develop and refine a vocabulary intervention to address significant gaps in language and literacy achievement for multilingual learners with and at risk for disabilities. Academic language knowledge is a source of persistent gaps in achievement for Multilingual Learners (MLs) with or at risk for disabilities. The existing literature supports leveraging morphological knowledge for deducing meanings of novel academic words as a strategy to accelerate word learning for MLs. This project will develop and deploy a multi-component vocabulary intervention that can be implemented reliably and effectively using a digital e-learning platform to improve students’ vocabulary and morphological knowledge to enhance students’ comprehension of academic texts.

Research Tasks Project Activities: In the fall semester, we will work as a team to develop 15-20 minute lessons for 3rd - 5th grade students, specifically tailored for children whose first language is Spanish or ASL. In the spring semester there will be opportunities for beta testing the supplemental instruction in school and clinical settings depending on your availability, interest, and transportation to community sites in Tallahassee and the surrounding area.
Specific tasks will depend on your interests, talents and expertise but may include:
*Development of materials to be used for vocabulary instruction with school age children
*Creative innovation of gamified language learning activities and/or Canva skills
*Creative writing of short story passages intended for children in 3rd - 5th grade
*Making word map (visuals) and word sum examples to support word learning
*Identifying cognates in Spanish (applicable for Spanish speaking team members)
*Collaborating in interdisciplinary teams online to develop engaging materials
* Administering supplemental technology enhanced instruction to school age children in the community.

Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Knowledge of Spanish or ASL is an asset; however knowledge of a second language is not required for participation. An iterative development process will be employed to improve the likelihood of effectiveness on vocabulary outcomes of young children. Knowledge of instructional technology supports such as Cava and Synthesia are advantageous but not necessary to independently learn their use. In the spring semester there will be opportunities for beta testing the supplemental instruction in school and clinical settings depending on your availability, interest, and transportation to community sites in Tallahassee and the surrounding area.

Mentoring Philosophy I believe it is important to identify strengths and talents and build on them. We will tailor learning opportunities with this lens so you can work on aspects that leverage your strengths. We also employ a team-based approach to cultivating growth and innovation. Skill-building often occurs best through experiential, hands-on guided learning.

Please provide a link to your publications, a video clip, or a website for your research project (if applicable): https://directory.cci.fsu.edu/carla-wood

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Roundtable times and Zoom links Tuesday September 5th 12:30-1:00 https://fsu.zoom.us/j/97260477522
Wednesday September 6th 12:00-12:30 https://fsu.zoom.us/j/94324856308
Thursday September 7th 11:00-11:30 https://fsu.zoom.us/j/99564047803

UROP Program Elements

Mentor Handbook, FAQs, and Communication Yes

UROP Performance Evaluation Yes

Materials Grant Yes

UROP Poster Presentation Yes

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Year 2023

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