Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus · Social ScienceChild Welfare Education Lab
Benjamin H. Levi · University Park, Pennsylvania
Research Focus
Dr. Benjamin H. Levi's lab focuses on improving the detection and reporting of child abuse among early childhood professionals. His research aims to enhance knowledge retention and behavior change using innovative micro-learning techniques, particularly gamified activities delivered through digital platforms. By conducting studies on these educational interventions, the lab seeks to make a significant impact on child welfare and protection services.
child abuseearly childhood educationmicro-learninggamificationprofessional developmentknowledge retentionbehavior changereporting
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate the effectiveness of gamified micro-learning in improving knowledge retention about child abuse.
AIM 02Assess the impact of micro-learning timing on behavior change regarding reporting suspected abuse.
AIM 03Examine the feasibility of implementing interactive learning activities for early childhood professionals.
Skills the Lab Values
educational intervention designgamified learning developmentrandomized controlled trialsdata analysisonline learning platformschild welfare educationsurvey designuser experience testing
Output against the department
Publications127top 49% of dept.38th of 77
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Citations2.2kbottom 44% of dept.43rd of 77
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