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5.08/20/2025

Makes learning engaging and enjoyable.

4.05/21/2025

Helps students develop critical skills.

5.03/31/2025

Helps students build confidence and skills.

4.02/27/2025

Brings real-world examples to learning.

5.02/5/2025

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About Kana

Dr. Kana Imuta is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychology at the University of Queensland, where she also serves as a Principal Researcher at the Early Cognitive Development Centre. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Otago, with her doctoral thesis titled 'Exploring Memory Development in 2- to 6-year-old Children.' Her research investigates social and cognitive development in children, encompassing theory of mind, empathy, imitation, social preferences, accent and dialect-based biases, bullying dynamics, media effects on attention and executive functions, deliberate practice, emotional contagion, and conspiracy theorizing across the lifespan. Additional interests include the effects of bilingualism on children's social-cognitive development and the role of joint music-making activities in promoting social behaviors among typically developing children and those with autism spectrum disorder.