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Dr. Julie Kirkham is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Chester's Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society, where she serves as Programme Leader for the MSc Family and Child Psychology. Her research integrates developmental, cognitive, and educational psychology, focusing on relationships between language, cognition, pretend play, and drawing during childhood.
Key educational achievements include:
- PhD in Developmental and Educational Psychology from University of Manchester
- MRes in Psychological Research Methods from University of Manchester
- BSc in Psychology and Criminology from Staffordshire University
- Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education from University of Chester
Her research examines:
- Symbolic development through art and play
- Influence of Steiner/Montessori education on cognition
- Aesthetic understanding across the lifespan
- Fantasy proneness and creativity
- Interrelationships between representational systems
Publications show consistent focus on child development across educational contexts, with recent work emphasizing computational analysis of art perception, validation of play measurement scales, and longitudinal studies of symbolic development. Research consistently demonstrates interdisciplinary approaches bridging psychology, education, and art theory.
Teaching encompasses child development, psychopathology, developmental disorders, and applied psychology across undergraduate and postgraduate levels. She supervises research dissertations and previously held academic positions at Aberystwyth University, Edge Hill University, and Staffordshire University.
