How does language support learning to read?
The Marks Lab at Purdue University is led by Dr. Rebecca Marks. Housed in the Department of Human Development and Family Science, we use behavioral and neuroimaging approaches to study individual differences in language, learning, and brain development.
Our research explores the connections between spoken language skills and reading acquisition across children with diverse learning needs. In another line of work, we investigate how educational interventions impact literacy development. The ultimate goal of this research is to inform educational practices and improve academic outcomes for vulnerable learners.
Research Questions
- How do language skills, like morphological awareness, shape reading development?
- How does the brain change as children learn to read?
- How are learning differences like dyslexia reflected in the brain?
- How do co-occurring disorders (like ADHD, dyscalculia, or developmental language disorder) impact learning trajectories?
Connect With Us
While the Marks Lab is not currently accepting undergraduate research assistants, feel free to email us at marks95@purdue.edu to learn more about language development and morphology!