UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #527

Submission information
Submission Number: 527
Submission ID: 8906
Submission UUID: 4bb5ce8f-389e-44d1-a5b8-7ace554c20ad

Created: Mon, 08/21/2023 - 11:36 AM
Completed: Mon, 08/21/2023 - 12:22 PM
Changed: Mon, 08/28/2023 - 09:03 AM

Remote IP address: 108.93.150.209
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

Is draft: No
Primary Research Mentor Name Kiana Hines
Research Mentor Preferred Pronouns She/her/hers
When potential research assistants are reaching out via email, what is your preferred honorific? Ms.
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) kdhines@fsu.edu
Position Title Graduate Student
Faculty Advisor Name
Faculty Advisor's FSU Email
FSU College (if applicable) Communication and Information
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation School of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Headshot (optional) Headshot.jpg
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from above) Dr. Carla Wood
Research Assistant Supervisor Preferred Pronouns She/Her/Hers
Research Assistant Supervisor Preferred Honorific? Dr.
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) carla.wood@cci.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 Verb Ventures: Conquering Grammar Gaps in Spanish English MLs
Project Keywords Reading, Bilingual, English Learner, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds, Reading Intervention
Are you currently looking for research assistants? Yes
Number of Research Assistants Needed 3
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s) Communication Sciences and Disorders
Linguistics
Education
Special Education
*Language or Education Related 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? 6
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 Overview: The purpose of the project is to compare the effectiveness of implicit and explicit approaches to teaching verb tenses to Spanish-English speaking multilingual learners. See Abstract below.
Spanish-English speaking multilinguals (MLs) with Language Learning Disorders (LLD) have greater difficulty with verb morphology compared to their typically developing peers. Patterns of error are observed in both monolinguals and MLs. However, there are more studies that have explored the effectiveness of grammar intervention targeting verb morphology for monolinguals compared to MLs. Moreover, there are even fewer studies that compare the effectiveness of implicit and explicit approaches used in grammar interventions. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine an adapted alternating treatment single case design to compare the (1) effectiveness of implicit and explicit approaches used in grammar interventions that target the inflectional past tense –ed and third person singular –s (3S) and (2) efficiency of the implicit and explicit approaches for acquiring the past tense –ed and 3S. The study includes third-fifth grade Spanish-English speaking MLs with and without LLD.
Research Tasks The research assistants task include:
-Reviewing videos and completing fidelity checks
Specifically, the research assistants will be reviewing the intervention videos and complete checklists to ensure that the interventionist is completed all the described tasks of the intervention.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Skills include:
-Ability to navigate TEAMS and zoom (required)
Mentoring Philosophy 1. Cultivating a Growth Mindset:
A growth mindset is the cornerstone of any successful mentoring relationship. I am committed to fostering an environment where challenges are embraced as opportunities for learning, failures are seen as stepping stones to improvement, and perseverance is celebrated.
2. Leveraging Individual Strengths:
Central to my mentoring philosophy is the idea of focusing on strengths rather than fixating on weaknesses. I believe that each individual possesses a unique set of talents, skills, and qualities that can be harnessed to achieve exceptional growth.
3. Creating a Safe and Supportive Space:
An essential element of effective mentoring is the creation of a safe and supportive environment. I am committed to establishing an atmosphere where mentees feel comfortable expressing their thoughts, asking questions, and sharing their challenges without fear of judgment. Open communication, active listening, and empathy are the cornerstones of this safe space.
4. Continuous Learning and Adaptation:
Mentoring is not a one-size-fits-all approach; it's an ongoing journey of growth and adaptability. I am committed to continuous learning, staying informed about the latest developments in various fields, and refining my mentoring techniques to better suit the evolving needs of my mentees.
5. Goal-Oriented and Individualized Approach:
A crucial aspect of effective mentoring is setting clear goals and objectives tailored to each mentee's aspirations and circumstances.
Please provide a link to your publications, a video clip, or a website for your research project (if applicable):
Please add any additional information here (if applicable): In addition to the aforementioned mentoring principles, I also implement PACT goals. PACT stands for Purposeful, Actionable, Continuous, Trackable. Essentially, I work with my research assistants to focus on how much work they have put towards a goal rather than the overarching outcome, which can seem daunting and overwhelming. To promote PACT goals, I work with my RA's to set soft deadlines and hard deadlines. Soft deadlines maintain progress and hard deadlines provide a definitive end date. I have observed soft deadlines decrease senses of being overwhelmed and help students monitor progress while tackling tasks in manageable timeframe.
Roundtable times and Zoom links Wednesday September 7th 1:00-1:30PM
Wednesday September 7th 6:00-6:30PM
https://fsu.zoom.us/j/6162604230
Mentor Handbook, FAQs, and Communication Yes
UROP Performance Evaluation Yes
Materials Grant Yes
UROP Poster Presentation Yes
Faculty Advisor Confirmation
Are you interested in attending in a UROP Research Mentor Workshop Series? No
Year 2023
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