1. WMS Psychology
Research Project
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2. Current HS
Research Offerings
• Internships at
local
universities
• Research
course taught
by Dr. Chanley
Small.
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3. Our goal
• Large scale psychology research project to introduce
research methods and cutting edge science to
students. Intent to have broad-scale availability and
exposure.
• Project currently consists of 40 high school students
at all grade levels.
• Team meets weekly to read journal articles, learn
research techniques, discuss current psychology
studies.
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4. Current project
How does praise affect academic
performance in elementary/middle
school students?
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5. Here’s where you
come in
• We need lots of 5th and 6th grade students to
volunteer as research subjects.
• Study will consist of one 20-25 minute
interview where the student is asked to
complete a series of visual puzzles and respond
to questions about enjoyment of the task.
• Interviews will be conducted by trained high
school students under supervision of Dr. Moore
and Mr. Burk.
• All information will be blind/anonymous.
Researchers will not know students, and all
data will be combined into one large,
anonymous data pool for analysis.
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6. Long term vision
• Project will continue, with appropriate and data-
driven modifications.
• Your students may one day be able to participate as
researchers in this studyPlant seeds for continued
growth and education in the process of research,
• possibly as a career choice at some point, but
certainly as an educated consumer of science and
research.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011