2026.04.21 University of California Su-hua Wang 교수 특강

Speaker: Suhua Wang (University of California)

Date & Time: April 24 (Tue), 14:00 - 15:00 pm KST

Location: AI혁신연구원 세미나실 (연세로 50 중입자치료센터 3층)

Talk abstract

How do babies and young children learn in everyday situations?

In the first part of my talk, I contrast core knowledge, core perception, and core principles-three viewpoints on how knowledge begins.

I situate these theories in the context of everyday learning and summarize empirical evidence that calls for a nuanced perspective of core principles. In the second part of my talk, I review different profiles of parental guidance and different cultural practices that provide equally effective support for infants and young children as they navigate challenging situations. The findings lead to a culture-first approach to studying early learning, in contrast to the outcome-first approach. I conclude with theoretical and practical implications of placing culture at the core of learning.