Field of Study:
Early childhood literacy and learning
Department:
Teaching and Learning
Rank of Student:
Undergraduate
Desired Majors:
HDFS, early childhood development, education, speech and hearing, psychology
Hours per Week:
6
Compensation Type:
Academic Credit
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Natalie Day.836
Private
Public
Project Description
This project examines the impact of LETRS, a professional learning program to support literacy that is widely used in US schools. The project will evaluate impacts on teacher knowledge, classroom literacy practices, and student literacy learning. The LIT-Pro project will involve administrators, teachers, and students in Southern California. Two cohorts of schools will be randomly assigned to LETRS or business as-usual conditions, and we will examine implementation, teacher, and student outcomes across two years. Among other tasks, the OSU team will be responsible for coding the quantity and quality of classroom literacy practices from project videos.
Student research assistants (RAs) will work with our team’s project coordinator, doctoral students, and lab administrator to assist with study implementation, data collection and transcription/coding, data organization, and possibly data analysis. The RAs will also participate in research team meetings and lab events as able.
Student research assistants (RAs) will work with our team’s project coordinator, doctoral students, and lab administrator to assist with study implementation, data collection and transcription/coding, data organization, and possibly data analysis. The RAs will also participate in research team meetings and lab events as able.
Required Applicant Information
Interested students should submit a cover letter and CV/resume. The cover letter should detail (a) why the student is interested in the position; (b) ability to work as part of a collaborative team; (c) skills/knowledge related to research, early childhood education, and/or language/literacy development; (d) previous experience indicating that they are professional, dependable, and reliable; (e) whether interested in research credit, volunteer, or paid hours; (f) whether they are eligible for Federal Work Study, and (g) daily availability for Autumn 26 semester.
Required or Desired Skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Detail oriented. Dependable and flexible to changes. Experience working within a team. Reliable transportation to and from CCEC. Willing and able to complete a background check.
Faculty Member Lead:
Dr. Shayne Piasta
Starting Semester:
Autumn
Length of Project (in semesters):
4