Recruiting 2-3 year olds now
Cognition and tool use in children
Research has shown that between 24 months and 36 months of age, children’s physical problem solving is fragile. For example, we have found that children in this age group struggle in physical problem solving of tasks if they have to use a tool but can successfully solve the same task if they can use their hands. We are trying to find out how children learn to use tools to solve problems. Specifically, we are comparing learning from personal experience and learning from others’ demonstrations.
This research is being conducted in the University’s Baby and Child Lab, at Nibbles N’ Giggles in St Andrews and Dundee Science Centre. We are also going to be visiting nurseries across Fife in June.
Contact our Coordinator Geraldine if you want to be involved on 01334 462063
Principal Investigator: Dr Amanda Seed