Eva Marinus
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Dr. Eva Marinus investigates the cognitive foundations of early learning, with a particular focus on how young children acquire literacy and computational thinking skills. Her most influential work, "Unravelling the Cognition of Coding in 3-to-6-year Olds" (2018, 45 citations), pioneers the exploration of what cognitive abilities are necessary for preschoolers to learn computer programming—a critical question as digital literacy becomes increasingly central to education. By identifying the specific cognitive prerequisites for coding in early childhood, Marinus has laid essential groundwork for designing developmentally appropriate curricula that can prepare children for a technology-driven world. Her research bridges developmental psychology, education, and computer science, offering evidence-based insights into how executive functions, language skills, and spatial reasoning interact during early coding instruction. This work has significant implications for educators and policymakers seeking to introduce coding in early childhood settings. Marinus’s contributions are particularly notable for their focus on the youngest learners, addressing a gap in understanding how foundational cognitive skills support emerging digital competencies.
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- 1Unravelling the Cognition of Coding in 3-to-6-year Olds45 citations · 2018