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Using methods from anthropology and psychology, I conduct research in hunter-gatherer societies to understand the cultural diversity in, and evolution of, social learning in childhood.
I am an associate professor in the Department of Psychology at Durham University (U.K.).
Social Learning
Social Learning
I use quantitative and qualitative methods to study how and from whom children learn through meaningful participation in every day activities.
Forager Child Studies
Forager Child Studies
With the interdisciplinary research team I co-founded and co-direct, I conduct cross-cultural reviews and secondary data analysis on the pasts, presents, and futures of forager children's learning. More info here.
Field Site
Field Site
Since 2016, I work with egalitarian BaYaka foragers and their farmer neighbours in the Congo Basin. My primary research uses behavioural observations to understand social learning. I have also collected biological samples, social network data, and conducted experiments for collaborative cross-cultural projects.
Ecologies of Learning Lab
Ecologies of Learning Lab
Our lab works together to understanding how social and environmental ecologies shape child and adolescent learning, exploration, and development. Get in touch if you're looking for PhD or Postdoc mentorship!
Our lab philosophy is inspired by our research:
Egalitarianism & Generalized Sharing: This ethos is foundational to the forager communities many of our lab members work in. Every lab member brings a unique skillset to the table. We work together to share this knowledge to the benefit of our collective learning.
Collaborative Peer Learning: Our research has shown that collaborative peer learning deepens understanding while simultaneously promoting creativity. Our weekly lab meetings are organized around collaborative feedback and problem-solving.
Learning by Doing: Skill development occurs through active participation in relevant activities. During daily non-judgemental writing sessions hosted by our postdocs, all lab members get the chance to hone their writing practice.
Funders
Funders
My research has been funded by
Leverhulme Trust
European Research Council
U.K. Economic and Social Research Council
U.S. National Science Foundation
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Leakey Foundation
Wenner-Gren Foundation
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
Royal Anthropological Institute
Cambridge International Trust
Gates-Cambridge Trust
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All photos courtesy of Sarah M. Pope
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