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Cai Longman is a Lecturer at the School of Education and Social Sciences. He holds a PhD in Psychology (2014) from a program supervised by Aureliu Lavric and Stephen Monsell, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship under Frederick Verbruggen focused on an ERC-funded project about learning and transfer. His education includes a Bachelor's in Cognitive Science, a Master's in Psychological Research Methods, and prior experience as a secondary school teacher specializing in ICT.
- Education:
- PhD in Psychology (2014)
- Master's in Psychological Research Methods
- Bachelor's in Cognitive Science
His research expertise centers on cognitive control, learning mechanisms (instructed learning, category learning), transfer of skills, and attention dynamics. He advocates open science, sharing data and scripts, and uses tools like PsychoPy and R for experiments and analysis. Current interests include applying lab-based learning theories to classroom settings, aligning with UN SDGs in education.
Recent articles focus on strategic control, task-switching mechanisms, and transfer of learning across tasks. Collaborations target schools, education authorities, and the Higher Education Academy to bridge research and educational practice.
Teaching and educational innovation are priorities, emphasizing practical strategies to reduce teacher burdens and enhance student learning transfer. He has supervised PhD students since 2013 and contributed to peer-reviewed journals like Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology and Neuropsychologia.
