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I joined Laurier after receiving my PhD in Psychology (specializing in Language and Cognition) from the University of Connecticut in 2006. I have a BA in Psychology from York University and a BBA (majoring in Finance) from the National University of Singapore.
The main focus of my research is on early childhood learning in language and mathematics. Learning in both home and child care settings and through technology and traditional play are examined. I also study monolingual vs. bilingual learners and children with special learning needs (e.g., visual impairment). I am partnering with the Ontario Early Years Centres and the public libraries in the Waterloo region on research as well as on program creation and delivery. I am also involved in a partnership with an educational software company to develop evidence-based games for students with autism spectrum disorder.
- Featured Researcher in ‘Research Matters’ campaign by Council of Ontario Universities (2012-2013).
- Co-developer of ‘LittleCounters®’ program (2009).
- Waterloo Region The Record’s Top 40 under 40 Award (2009).
- Petro Canada Young Innovator Award (2007).
Our lab supports graduate and undergraduate students completing their fourth year research theses or independent studies. I also welcome a limited number of undergraduate volunteers who wish to gain research experience and training. I have several active programs of research. Hence I encourage applications from students who would like to conduct research in the following broad areas: technology and cognitive development, early language and mathematics learning, and behavioural decision making.
Books
- Shaffer, D., Kipp, K., Wood, E., Roberts, K., Lee, J., Gottardo, A., Kretteneur, T., Barlow, M. (in press). Developmental Psychology: Infancy and Childhood, 6th Canadian edition. Cengage.
- Lee, J. (2024). LittleCounters: A community-based early math program. In A. Youman & L. Colgan (Eds.), Beyond 1, 2, 3: Strengthening Early Mathematics Education (pp. 270-282). Canadian Scholars. Toronto, ON.
Articles in Refereed Journals
- Urquhart, N., Lee, J., & Wood, E. (accepted). How Do Canadian Parents Evaluate Numeracy Content in Math Apps for Young Children? Journal of Children and Media.
- Urquhart, N., Lee, J., & Wood, E. (2023) Get That App!: Examining Parental Evaluations of Numeracy Apps, Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1080/02568543.2023.2260433
- Lee, J. Wood, E., Vogel, N., Santosh, E. & Chauhan, P. (2023). Burn or Balm?: Exploring university students’ experiences with social media during the COVID-19 pandemic. Psychological Reports, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/00332941231175068
Contact Info:
E: jlee@wlu.ca
Office location: N2074G (Science Building, Waterloo campus)
Office hours: Varies each term; please check course syllabus.
Languages spoken: English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Taiwanese