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Lynne Duncan

@LG_Duncan

Reader in Developmental Psychology @UoDPsychology, researcher in language and reading development. Co-founder of research-practice network: https://xitter.cf/t.co/rXubHvuZzz

 Dundee, Scotland
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Joined December 2017
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Check out "Language in the early years" (28th September, 2023) eventbrite.co.uk/e/language-… @Eventbrite
Language in the early years

Language in the early years

Join us to discuss some of the new research and initiatives aimed at supporting children and families with early language development.

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Interested in teenage reading? Brilliant series of blogposts by @charlwebber_ sharing her research on benefits, barriers and supports, with @UoELiteracyLab and @scottishbktrust, funded by @SocSciScotland scottishbooktrust.com/articl… @KatherineSBT @LG_Duncan
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New job alert! Fixed term lecturer position available @UoDPsychology, starting this Summer. More details here: jobs.ac.uk/job/CZR080/lectur… Deadline is 31st May!
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Interested in #languagedevelopment? We have a 12-month #postdoc opportunity at #UoDPsychology to work on the eLIPS project examining #earlyyears language delays associated with #inequality. Apply before Feb 16th at jobs.ac.uk/job/CWT729/postdo…
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Interested in #languagedevelopment? We have a 12-month #postdoc opportunity to work on the eLIPS project frontiersin.org/articles/10.… examining #earlyyears language delays associated with #inequality. Apply before Feb 16th at: jobs.ac.uk/job/CWT729/postdo…
Frontiers | eLIPS: Development and Validation of an Observational Tool for Examining Early Language...

Frontiers | eLIPS: Development and Validation of an Observational Tool for Examining Early Language...

Intervention in the early years can help to mitigate the risks that early language and communication difficulties pose for later learning and well-being. Cri...

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⚡️We’re hiring!⚡️Grade 8 Lecturer (Teaching & Research) in Psychology position @UoDPsychology now open for applications! Post is open to all areas (mental health areas a bonus, but not required). More details here: jobs.ac.uk/job/CVX851/lectur… 🗓️ Closing date: 31st January, 2023
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ALT Image shows statues of penguins, located in the centre of Dundee. Text states: New Vacancy: Grade 8 Lecturer in Psychology (Teaching & Research). Closing Date: 31st January, 2023

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It’s time! The registration & abstract portal are now open for the 2023 BPS Scottish Undergraduate Conference 📍Where: University of Dundee 📍When: 1st April, 2023 📍Cost: Free! 📍Abstract Deadline: 24th February 📍How: register &/or submit abstracts here bps.org.uk/event/bps-scotlan…
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ALT Photo of Dalhousie building at the University of Dundee, with text announcing the BPS Scottish Undergraduate Conference, to be held on April 1st 2023 at the University of Dundee.

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📢📢 Lecturer posts available! 📢📢 @UoDPsychology is hiring fixed term appointments - details at the link 👇Closing date 22nd May! jobs.dundee.ac.uk/fe/tpl_uod…
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Listening to @AliGooding1 talk about interrupting the intergenerational cycle of disadvantage by supporting communication at earliest possible stage #ScottishAttainmentChallenge #earlyyearslanguage @HolyroodEvents
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Helen Hudd from @scottishbktrust full of fun ideas for parents to support #earlyyearslanguage through rhymes and songs - enriching the home learning environment @Bookbug_SBT @HolyroodEvents
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some really useful insights from @GBellSLT about getting intervention & prevention right in Fife #earlyyearslanguage @HolyroodEvents
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Looking forward to speaking about Language Development in the Early Years today @HolyroodConnect #ScottishAttainmentChallenge @UoDPsychology
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Teachers, if you missed fantastic @gtcs webinars on learning to read/comprehend @ReadOxford or reading/vocabulary from primary to secondary @ricketts_lara you can watch them here: lalco.org.uk/language-and-li… @LG_Duncan
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PhD studentship with me, @LG_Duncan and @KatherineSBT on understanding the teenage reading experience (start Oct 2020). Brilliant opportunity to conduct impactful research in collaboration with Scottish Book Trust. Details here: sgsss.ac.uk/studentship/tack… Please RT!
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Really looking forward to #rEDGlas tomorrow - some fantastic speakers (going to struggle to choose!) I'll be talking about connecting language and literacy research and practice with our network: lalco.org.uk @LG_Duncan @robin_macp @Helen_Fairlie
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So thrilled to see first @VaRiSSproject article out today. So proud of this. At 12-14y rding & vocab dev is v stable, growth is significant (though minimal) and gaps narrow & in words of @PamelaSnow2 Language is reading is language tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
Reading and Oral Vocabulary Development in Early Adolescence

Reading and Oral Vocabulary Development in Early Adolescence

International assessments show that 20% of adolescents cannot read simple texts with understanding. Despite this, research has focused on early reading in childhood and skilled reading in adulthood...

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Thank you to @ricketts_lara for presenting the second webinar in our Language and Literacy series this evening. We have more to come in the new year, so keep your eye on Twitter and gtcs.org.uk #gtcsPL
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Today at 4pm!! Please join in and register for this afternoon's Language and Literacy Webinar Series 2019-20 | Dr Jessie Ricketts visit lalco.org.uk/language-and-li… to hear more and register your interest! @LG_Duncan @UoDPsychology @UoD_Researchers
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There's still time to register for our Langauge and Literacy webinar at 4pm today. Join @ricketts_lara as she presents new data showing that reading continues to develop throughout childhood and adolescence: ow.ly/8JH750xhU7Z
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@gtcs webinar on Thurs 28th Nov 4pm for primary and secondary school teachers interested in reading, vocabulary and academic progress by @ricketts_lara. Looking forward to it! Sign up now: lalco.org.uk/language-and-li… @LG_Duncan
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