Child Language and Mathematics Lab

04/29/2019

Hi Everyone! We haven't updated our page in a while, but we have some exciting news.

Tomorrow Dr. Lee will be discussing Early Childhood Learning in Language and Mathematics at the Accelerator Centre at 7:00PM. If you wish to learn more, join us as we delve into this topic. Details about the event are in the poster!

Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/learning-math-through-play-tickets-59661746891?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

10/05/2018

Sylvia Andrade, an undergraduate student and Dr. Lee are currently conducting a study examining the nature of spatial talk used between parent-child dyads during play. We are hoping to recruit families with children aged 3-5 with Autism Spectrum Disorder and who have been assessed using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS). For more information and if you are interested in taking part in this study, please click the link below:

You and your child are invited to participate in a research study! This study ‘Supporting early spatial learning at home’ is conducted by Dr. Joanne Lee, her undergraduate thesis student Sylvia Andrade, and a team of research assistants (Ruth Aruliah, Calandra Li, Alexandra Negotei, Marina Saad,...

05/05/2018

This past week research assistants Ruth Aruliah, Calandra Li, Anthony Trinh, Alexa Negotei and Sylvia Andrade had the opportunity to present findings from a large project at the Development 2018 conference in Niagara, Ontario. The two presentations were as follows: "Free vs. Paid Apps: Which ones are more Educational?" and "Do Math Apps Support Foundational Numeracy Skills?"

The team was excited as both these posters generated discussion among others attending the conference.

03/04/2018

On March 22nd, Wilfrid Laurier University will be holding a Poster Conference for all Thesis Psychology students. Dr. Lee's undergraduate student, Monica Crnogorac, will be displaying her research. This project examines the amount of spatial talk produced between parent and child, using both 2D and 3D toys. To make these results even more accurate, we are still looking for a family to observe in their playtime. Please do not hesitate to reach out and click the link for more information!

participate in new research from the child language & math lab at wlu and receive a $10 tim horton’s gift card!! you and your child are invited to participate in a research study! this study ‘supporting early spatial learning at home’ is conducted by dr. joanne lee, her undergraduate thesi...

02/28/2018

Hello Everyone! We are still looking for participants. If you know of any families that would be willing to participate, please contact us. As well please share this with you friends and family!

participate in new research from the child language & math lab at wlu and receive a $10 tim horton’s gift card!! you and your child are invited to participate in a research study! this study ‘supporting early spatial learning at home’ is conducted by dr. joanne lee, her undergraduate thesi...

02/19/2018

This past summer, a dedicated team of 6 individuals successfully completed a large project of coding educational apps designed for preschoolers. The findings from this project have been submitted to Development 2018: A Canadian Conference on Developmental Psychology (https://development2018.com/).

After hearing news on the project being accepted for presentation at the conference, the team went out for dinner to celebrate the completion of this project.

02/17/2018

If you know any parents who would like to participate in this study with their child, please share this message with them! For more information:

participate in new research from the child language & math lab at wlu and receive a $10 tim horton’s gift card!! you and your child are invited to participate in a research study! this study ‘supporting early spatial learning at home’ is conducted by dr. joanne lee, her undergraduate thesi...

02/06/2018

Monica Crnogorac, an undergraduate student and Dr. Lee are currently conducting a study examining the nature of spatial talk used between parent-child dyads during play. We are hoping to recruit families with children aged 3-5 with Autism Spectrum Disorder and who have been assessed using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS). For more information and if you are interested in taking part in this study, please click the link below:

participate in new research from the child language & math lab at wlu and receive a $10 tim horton’s gift card!! you and your child are invited to participate in a research study! this study ‘supporting early spatial learning at home’ is conducted by dr. joanne lee, her undergraduate thesi...

11/20/2017

The Child Language and Math Lab has embarked on an innovative approach to crowdfund a research project with applied focus.

Supported by Laurier Alumni the project will offer evidence-based early childhood resources to parents and grandparents as well as educators who offer programming for children in full-day kindergartens and libraries.

For further information visit: http://www.laurieralumni.ca/s/1681/15/interior-giving.aspx?sid=1681&gid=2&sitebuilder=1&pgid=2038, and feel free to fund this project.

Educational math apps are becoming increasingly relied upon tools for building children’s foundational knowledge and skills for parents, grandparents and early childhood educators (ECEs) alike. However, the educational quality in terms of content and how the skills are taught within a specific app h...

10/10/2017

Dr. Lee recently had a journal article published. The title is: Tap, swipe, and build: Parental spatial input during iPad® and toy play and is available to read on this website, http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/icd.2061/abstract.

The articles looks at the impact that 3D play and 2D play context has on the production of spatial language.

If you are a student at Wilfrid Laurier University, you will be able to access it through the school's library.

Despite the increase in the use of interactive technological devices, little is known about the impact that play context has on the production of spatial language by parents. To investigate whether there...

10/01/2017

Ever wondered if socioeconomic status affects a child's development? Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/inequality/2017/jul/13/neuroscience-inequality-does-poverty-show-up-in-childrens-brains

There is increasing evidence that growing up poor diminishes the physical development of a child’s brain. A landmark US study is attempting to establish a causal link – and unlock new ways to help our poorest children

09/22/2017

Ever wonder how helpful child play is? JAMA Pediatrics has a little more information about this: http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2485188

Child play is essential to children’s development. Play contributes to brain development and learning, physical development, and social development including language and communication. Many different types of play benefit children, including playing on their own, playing with other children, and...