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Sophie Booton is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Oxford's Department of Education, specializing in childhood cognitive development. Her work focuses on creativity and language acquisition in early to middle childhood, with a particular emphasis on English as an Additional Language (EAL) and the impact of digital technologies on learning. She is currently involved in the LiFT project (Learning for Families through Technology), a collaboration between Ferrero international and the Department of Education aimed at improving equitable learning through digital tools.
- PhD in Psychology, University of Sheffield
- MEd in Mind, Brain, and Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education
- BA in Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford
Her research explores two key themes: language development, including lexical ambiguity and digital interventions for EAL children, and factors affecting creativity, such as bilingualism and mobile app design. Recent publications analyze how digital media features influence social interactions, writing challenges in EAL children, and the role of parent-child engagement during reading and play activities. She has also investigated the relationship between mood states and executive functions like delay of gratification and task-switching in primary school children.
Article trends indicate a focus on educational technology to bridge learning gaps in EAL populations, systematic reviews of digital tools, and experimental psychology to assess cognitive development. Her work combines developmental psychology, language acquisition, and digital literacy to address equitable learning outcomes.
Sophie has collaborated with scholars like Victoria Murphy, Andrew Hodgkiss, and Daniel Carroll on studies related to vocabulary development, creativity, and emotional regulation in children. While no specific scientific awards are mentioned, her research contributes to understanding the intersection of technology, language, and cognitive growth in early education.
