Emma Blakey
Lecturer in Developmental Psychology at the University of Sheffield specializing in how young children develop executive function and self-regulation, and how these skills support learning and school readiness.
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Jun 20, 2018 • 23min
Episode 21 - Executive Function Development with Emma Blakey
Dr. Emma Blakey, Lecturer in Developmental Psychology at the University of Sheffield who studies how young children develop self-regulation. She discusses what executive function means and its components. She describes rapid preschool gains around ages 3–4 and links to language and brain growth. She covers school readiness, task switching and interleaving for young learners, and practical classroom supports.
