Paula Clarke

I am a cognitive developmental psychologist who works at the intersection between Psychology and Education. My work is generally applied in focus and uses a mixture of methodological approaches. I enjoy working in a collaborative and interdisciplinary way and value the opportunities it presents. My research uses psychological theory to inform the development of intervention approaches and assessment. I aim to help children engage with text and experience reading with meaning. My work promotes the development of rich mental representations and emphasizes exploration of ideas in multiple contexts and sharing perspectives. I am interested in how we assess and capture children’s understanding of text and how we can develop methodologies that are inclusive and accessible for all.