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Jonathan Tullis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Arizona and the Chair of the Cognitive Science Graduate Interdisciplinary Program. His research focuses on metacognition, memory, learning strategies, and the cognitive processes underlying educational outcomes. He explores how self-generated cues, peer interactions, and attention allocation impact memory retention and learning efficiency. Tullis also investigates the 'curse of knowledge' and reminding effects to understand how prior knowledge influences social cognition and educational practices. His work integrates cognitive psychology and pedagogy to develop evidence-based strategies for improving educational technologies and classroom instruction.
- Key Research Themes:
- Metacognition and self-regulated learning
- Mnemonic techniques and memory enhancement
- Social cognition in educational settings
- Attention and cognitive control
His recent articles examine peer instruction benefits, the efficacy of self-generated memory cues, and the negative reminding effect. Tullis’s research is supported by grants such as the CAREER award, which explores the causes and consequences of reminding phenomena. He maintains an active lab focused on translating cognitive science findings into practical educational tools. Despite no explicitly listed awards here, his contributions to cognitive science and educational psychology are notable through his prolific publication record and interdisciplinary leadership.
