Purdue University

Literacy and lions: Purdue HDFS researcher goes behind the screen to study educational media and children’s learning

When Deborah Nichols, associate professor in the Purdue University Department of Human Development and Family Science, was on “The Bozo Show” as a kid and won the Bucket Bonanza Grand Prize Game, she ...
The Conversation

Making the moral of the story stick − a media psychologist explains the research behind ‘Sesame Street,’ ‘Arthur’ and other children’s TV

Children’s TV shows are typically designed to improve their viewers’ cognitive, social and moral development. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Scott Saldukas/Released via Flickr To adult viewers, ...
Phys.org

Outdoor learning linked to gains in literacy, well-being for children and teachers, study finds

Children who spend time learning outside may reap benefits physically, academically, and emotionally, according to a Texas A&M University researcher. Dr. Arianna Pikus, an assistant professor in the ...
Psychology Today

Why Bilingual Kids Have a Learning Advantage

Children who grow up speaking two languages develop strengths that shape the way they learn and connect with others. Bilingualism is often seen only as a practical skill for communication, but ...