Dr. Kevin Miller

Biography

Kevin Miller is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on Cognitive Development and Cross-Cultural Studies, particularly examining the classroom processes through naturalistic studies and videotaped lessons. His work explores the relationships between schooling and children's cognitive development, emphasizing cross-cultural comparisons of educational and developmental processes. Miller's current research interests also include teacher cognition, especially concerning on-line decision-making during instruction, and the development of self-regulated learning across different cultures. He has conducted studies analyzing symbolic systems, including the differences between Chinese characters and alphabetic scripts, and their impact on literacy acquisition. Miller has received several awards such as the Research Scientist Development Award from the National Institute of Mental Health and is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association. He also held a Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship at the National Academy of Education.

Research Interests

Experience

Awards