UROP Project

early childhood, farm to school, school garden, professional development, teachers

Research Mentor: Ms. Camille Lewis, she/her
Department, College, Affiliation: Educational Psychology: Learning and Cognition, Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Contact Email: clewis5@fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor):
Research Assistant Supervisor Email:
Faculty Collaborators:
Faculty Collaborators Email:

Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: teacher education, nutrition, early childhood education, education, psychology, family sciences, developmental psychology
Project Location: 459 Famu Wy, Tallahassee, FL 32307
Research Assistant Transportation Required: No, the project is remote
Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-10,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Tuesday, September 3rd 12:00-12:30 -Topic: UROP Info Session
Time: Sep 3, 2024 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81111366715?pwd=bgtXDd8thrludIB24bLXN4sEfNqGzq.1

Meeting ID: 811 1136 6715
Passcode: 140237

Project Description

This qualitative case study aims to explore how targeted professional development influences early childhood educators’ self-efficacy and foundational beliefs within a farm-to-school setting. The research specifically examines the impact of the training on educators' abilities to teach gardening, nutrition, and healthy eating.

Research Tasks: As a Research Assistant for this project, you will be involved in various key tasks essential to the research process. Your responsibilities will include:

Data Transcription:
Accurately transcribe audio recordings of interviews, focus groups, and other data collection sessions.
Ensure high-quality, error-free transcriptions that are ready for analysis.

Data Coding:
Assist in coding qualitative data using established frameworks and software.
Collaborate with the research team to identify themes, patterns, and significant insights from the data.

Report Creation:
Contribute to the development of comprehensive reports summarizing research findings.
Ensure reports are well-organized, clear, and adhere to APA 7 formatting guidelines.

Dissemination Materials:
Help create materials for sharing research findings with various stakeholders, including presentations, brochures, and summaries.
Ensure dissemination materials are engaging, informative, and accessible to a broad audience.

Dialogue and Discussion:
Participate in discussions and meetings to interpret findings and refine research questions.
Engage with the research team in reflective dialogue to enhance understanding and application of the research

Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Required Skills:

Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with qualitative research methods and data analysis software (e.g., NVivo, Atlas.ti) is preferred.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Familiarity with APA 7 formatting guidelines.
Basic understanding of educational psychology and agriculture education is advantageous.