Research interests

Working Memory in Infancy

  1. Heterogeneity & Working Memory – Does the makeup of an array impact working memory capacity?

  2. Fidelity of Working Memory Representations – What information is included in infants’ working memory representations?

  3. Parallel Enumeration of Multiple Collections – Can infants store summary information about multiple collections in parallel?

Word Learning in Preschoolers

  1. Word learning strategies – Are all word learning contexts created equal?

Play and learning

  1. ★Guided play – How does play support learning?  What features of play help children learn?
  2. ★How does technology impact children’s play and learning?