Ozlem Cankaya

Dr. Cankaya’s primary research interest is early cognitive development and how it is shaped by children’s learning experiences. Her PhD research examined the effects of culture, language and home experiences on young children’s early numeracy and literacy skills. Dr. Cankaya’s research program focuses on the interplay of four pillars that shape cognitive competence: cultural artifacts, cognitive domains, interpersonal contexts and individual characteristics. These pillars are examined through the lens of young children’s play and everyday learning contexts. She aims to generate evidence that supports educators and families in fostering children’s learning and development. | Children’s play and toys, cognitive development and executive function, early numeracy and literacy, early STEM learning

Ozlem Cankaya is Associate Professor | Immersive Learning Institute Member at MacEwan University. Their stated interests include Dr. Cankaya’s primary research interest is early cognitive development and how it is shaped by children’s learning experiences. Her PhD research examined the effects of culture, language and home experiences on young children’s early numeracy and literacy skills. Dr. Cankaya’s research program focuses on the interplay of four pillars that shape cognitive competence: cultural artifacts, cognitive domains, interpersonal contexts and individual characteristics. These pillars are examined through the lens of young children’s play and everyday learning contexts. She aims to generate evidence that supports educators and families in fostering children’s learning and development. Children’s play and. This summary considered all 2 collected sources.