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Aline Frey is a Lecturer at Aix-Marseille University, affiliated with both the Psychology and Neuroscience Research Center and the INSPE (Institute of Higher Education and Teaching) of Aix-Marseille. She conducts research on the impact of musical practice and singing on children's cognitive development and academic learning. Her work focuses on understanding how rhythm, music, and creative activities influence various aspects of children's development including handwriting, reading, and cognitive skills. She teaches learning psychology to future teachers and is a member of the LaMA (Language and Music in Action) research team.
Dr. Frey's research interests span cognitive development, educational psychology, and music cognition. She investigates how musical practice and rhythmic activities affect children's handwriting, reading abilities, and overall cognitive development. Her work particularly examines these relationships in children from diverse backgrounds, including those with learning difficulties such as dyslexia and those from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. Through longitudinal studies and experimental designs, she explores the potential of music and creative activities as educational interventions that can enhance learning outcomes.
Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on the intersection of music, rhythm, and cognitive development in educational contexts. Frey's research demonstrates how rhythmic cues influence handwriting kinematics differently across age groups and skill levels. She has conducted significant work on choral singing and creative writing interventions for children from low socioeconomic backgrounds, showing positive impacts on cognitive development and creative thinking. Her methodological approach often combines behavioral measures with neuroimaging techniques like EEG to understand the underlying neural mechanisms.
Dr. Frey is actively involved in the LaMA (Language and Music in Action) research team, where she collaborates with interdisciplinary researchers to investigate the connections between language, music, and cognitive development. Her work has practical implications for educational practices, particularly in developing interventions that leverage music and creative activities to support children's learning and development across various domains.
