UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #415
Submission information
Submission Number: 415
Submission ID: 8346
Submission UUID: f7d913cf-acf1-4825-8e25-1b599043a6ac
Submission URI: /urop-research-mentor-project-submission-portal
Submission Update: /urop-research-mentor-project-submission-portal?token=cF3o3FoKOhFDcHcjMTHMBj8oNHORxGa2GfQPfRW5JEU
Created: Fri, 08/11/2023 - 10:23 AM
Completed: Fri, 08/11/2023 - 11:43 AM
Changed: Fri, 10/06/2023 - 04:44 PM
Remote IP address: 98.230.99.206
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
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Research Mentor Information --------------------------- Primary Research Mentor Name: Janae Duclos, Ph.D. Research Mentor Preferred Pronouns: {Empty} When potential research assistants are reaching out via email, what is your preferred honorific?: Dr. Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): jduclosfrancois@fcrr.org Position Title: Faculty FSU College (if applicable): Education FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation: FCRR, School of Teacher Education Headshot (optional): https://cre.fsu.edu/system/files/webform/urop_project_proposal_portal/8346/image006%20%28002%29.png Additional Research Mentor(s) ----------------------------- Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from above): Deidre Gilley Research Assistant Supervisor Preferred Pronouns: {Empty} Research Assistant Supervisor Preferred Honorific?: Ms. Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): deidre.gilley@fsu.edu Name of Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) (if applicable): {Empty} Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) Preferred Pronouns: {Empty} Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) Preferred Honorific?: {Empty} Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): {Empty} Overall Project Details ----------------------- Title of the Project: ***C3forMe: Enhancing self-determination training 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?: Yes 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 was 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 training, 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 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://www.c3forme.com/ https://www.proquest.com/openview/92d0081b35b49bc421e4a73691c7c0bc/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=18750&diss=y Please add any additional information here (if applicable):: {Empty} UROP Program Elements --------------------- Mentor Handbook, FAQs, and Communication: Yes UROP Performance Evaluation: Yes Materials Grant: Yes UROP Poster Presentation: Yes {Empty} Year: 2023 update url: https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-research-mentor-project-submission-portal?element_parents=elements/research_mentor_information/headshot_optional_&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=cF3o3FoKOhFDcHcjMTHMBj8oNHORxGa2GfQPfRW5JEU