Geetha B. Ramani

Geetha Ramani

Influence of social interactions on young children’s cognitive development; Learning through cooperative play and activities; Early mathematics and problem-solving skills; Development and correlates of peer cooperation

Recent Publications:

Ramani, G. B., Brownell, C. A., & Campbell, S. A. (In press). Positive and negative peer interaction in 3- and 4-year-olds in relation to regulation and dysregulation. Journal of Genetic Psychology.

Siegler, R. S. & Ramani, G. B. (2009). Playing linear number board games ­ but not circular ones ­ improves low-income preschoolers’ numerical understanding. Journal of Educational Psychology, 101, 545-560.

Ramani, G. B. & Siegler, R. S. (2008). Promoting broad and stable improvements in low-income children’s numerical knowledge through playing number board games. Child Development, 79(2), 375-394.

Siegler, R. S. & Ramani, G. B. (2008). Playing board games promotes low-income children’s numerical development. Developmental Science, 11(5), 655-661.

Brownell, C. A., Zerwas, S., & Ramani, G. B. (2007). “So big”: The development of body self- awareness in toddlers. Child Development, 78(5), 1426-1440.

Brownell, C. A., Ramani, G. B., & Zerwas, S. (2006). Becoming a social partner with peers: Cooperation and social understanding in one- and two-year-olds. Child Development, 77(4), 803-821.

Links:

Curriculum Vitae
Early Childhood Interaction Lab

Email:

gramani@umd.edu,
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