Judith Torney-Purta

General Research Area:

Social/political cognition; civic education cross-nationally; cross-cultural and inter-cultural studies; research related to social policy; interaction in technology-rich environments; social studies and history learning.

Areas of Student Supervision:

Social development and social cognition (pre-school through adult); applied cognitive psychology; gender roles; cross-cultural and inter-cultural studies; research related to social policy; social studies and history learning.

Due to expected retirement in June 2015 I am accepting M.Ed. students (though I continue to teach, supervise and serve on committees for doctoral students)

Recent Publications:

Torney-Purta, J. (2002). The school's role in developing civic engagement; A study of adolescents in twenty-eight countries. Applied Developmental Science, 6 , 203-12.

Torney-Purta, J. (1996). Conceptual change among adolescents using computer networks and peer collaboration in studying international political issues. In S. Vosnidou , E. DeCorte , R. Glaser, & F. Mandl (Eds.). International perspectives on the design of technology supported learning environments. Hillside , NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Professional Activities:

Co-Editor, Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 2008

Links:

Curriculum Vitae
IEA Civic Education Study/Civic Education Data and Researcher Services

Email:

jtpurta@umd.edu
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