The International Symposium Commemorating Professor Hwawei Ko
Executive Functions and Reading Development
Keynote Speakers
Stephanie Carlson
Institute of Child Development at University of Minnesota, USA.
Stephanie M. Carlson, an esteemed developmental psychologist from the United States, has made significant contributions to understanding children's executive function skills. Her research explores psychometrics, imagination, and distancing as crucial factors in skill development. As a Distinguished McKnight University Professor at the University of Minnesota, she holds a prestigious position. She is also a co-founder of Reflection Sciences, Inc., highlighting her dedication to advancing knowledge in the field.
Carsten Elbro
Department of Nordic Studies and Linguistics at University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Carsten Elbro is a renowned researcher specializing in reading, including dyslexia and comprehension challenges. His noteworthy contributions to applied psycholinguistics methods are evident through his esteemed positions on the editorial boards of Scientific Studies of Reading and Annals of Dyslexia, as well as his membership on the scientific board of Mål og Mæle. Carsten Elbro has also founded the Centre for Reading Research at the University of Copenhagen and established the Dansk Videnscenter for Ordblindhed (The Danish Dyslexia Information Centre), showcasing his practical impact in the field.
Jane Oakhill
Experimental Psychology at University of Sussex, UK.
Jane Oakhill is a distinguished British cognitive psychologist specializing in reading comprehension. As a Professor of Experimental Psychology at the University of Sussex, her expertise is highly regarded. Oakhill has received notable recognition for her research contributions, including the British Psychological Society Spearman Medal in 1991 and the Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award from the Society for Text and Discourse in 2019. She has also served on the Governing Board of the Society for Text and Discourse and the Editorial Board of Discourse Processes.
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Philip Zelazo
Institute of Child Development at University of Minnesota, USA.
Philip Zelazo's research explores the development and neural basis of executive function. His influential work includes the "Cognitive Complexity & Control Theory" highlighting the role of complex rules formulated through self-directed speech. He also introduced the "Levels of Consciousness" concept, illustrating the progressive development of conscious control. Additionally, his "Iterative Reprocessing Model" suggests that reflection occurs through prefrontal cortex neural circuits. Professor Zelazo's contributions also include the "Hierarchical Competing Systems Model" and the distinction between cognitive and emotional aspects of executive function.
Organizer : National Tsing Hua University
