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Jacqueline Harding was a Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Studies at Middlesex University. Her work focuses on children's cognitive development through media exposure, parental experiences, and the impact of digital technologies in early education. She holds a PhD from Middlesex University (2015) titled 'The development of a pilot tool for examining engagement and involvement in screen-based activities in the early years.'
Research Interests
Her research explores how media consumption (news, digital platforms, and online content) shapes children’s understanding of the world. Key areas include media literacy, critical thinking in early years education, and the role of digital tools in fostering creativity and wellbeing. She also examines familial dynamics, particularly parental perspectives on children’s media use and consumer behavior.
Recent Contributions Her work spans empirical studies on news exposure’s educational value (2019), analyses of UK parental experiences (2019), and evaluations of digital media’s role in symbolic learning (2016). Earlier research includes assessments of online environments for children (2009) and preschool magazine content (2004).
Professional Background Dr. Harding’s academic career includes conference presentations such as the 2015 EECERA conference, where she discussed collaborative creativity strategies in early years settings. Though listed as past academic staff, her publications reflect sustained engagement with critical issues in early childhood education and digital media.