Dr Yetta Kwailing Wong
About
Biography
I got my PhD degree in Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience from the Psychology Department at Vanderbilt University, and worked as an Assistant Professor in different specialized areas, including Psychology (at City University of Hong Kong), Educational Neuroscience (at University of Hong Kong) and Educational Psychology (at the Chinese University of Hong Kong). I have joined University of Surrey since 2022.
Areas of specialism
ResearchResearch interests
We believe that understanding science of learning can bring a huge impact on education. Our research aims to generate insights into learning and translate them into real-world educational practice.
We study the difference between experts and novices, the trajectory of turning novices to experts, and investigate methods for enhancing learning efficiency. By preparing and enhancing our perceptual systems, students with various learning needs can benefit much more from their educational experience.
Our research techniques include behavioral measurement, EEG, fMRI and eye-tracking.
Current research projects:
Development and the neural mechanisms of musical notation recognition
Visual word recognition and dyslexia
Development and the neural mechanisms of absolute pitch
Development of sight-reading and rehearsed performance in music
Research interests
We believe that understanding science of learning can bring a huge impact on education. Our research aims to generate insights into learning and translate them into real-world educational practice.
We study the difference between experts and novices, the trajectory of turning novices to experts, and investigate methods for enhancing learning efficiency. By preparing and enhancing our perceptual systems, students with various learning needs can benefit much more from their educational experience.
Our research techniques include behavioral measurement, EEG, fMRI and eye-tracking.
Current research projects:
Development and the neural mechanisms of musical notation recognition
Visual word recognition and dyslexia
Development and the neural mechanisms of absolute pitch
Development of sight-reading and rehearsed performance in music