The research we do is all about children and their developing abilities. While each contributing lab focuses on children of different ages and different aspects of their learning and thinking, we are all committed to research that can make a positive difference in the lives of children, and help us \u00a0better understand them.<\/p>\n
The Read Lab, directed by\u00a0Kirsten Read, PhD <\/a>focuses on early language development in children ages 2 – 5 through real-world experiences of play and shared story book reading. We are interested in finding ways to maximize the benefits of shared reading with young children, and understanding what\u00a0types of books and strategies for reading can be most engaging for many types of learners.<\/p>\n The Bhagwat Lab, directed by Jui Bhagwat, PhD<\/a> is investigating how being bilingual can affect children’s developing views of the world.<\/p>\n The Whitfield Lab, directed by Lisa Whitfield, PhD<\/a>\u00a0studies how children’s learning might be influenced by different aspects of the school environment, such as access to views of nature, taking breaks between lessons, etc.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The research we do is all about children and their developing abilities. While each contributing lab focuses on children of different ages and different aspects of their learning and thinking, we are all committed to research that can make a positive difference in the lives of children, and help us \u00a0better understand them. The Read … Continue reading About our Research<\/span>