This $378,185 federal Project Grant award was provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences under the Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences program (CFDA 47.075). The grant supports research at the University of Chicago to investigate how children's perceptions of others' competence are shaped by the way those individuals are spoken to. Specifically, the project aims to explore how stereotyped beliefs about certain student groups may influence teachers' communication styles, which could inadvertently reinforce negative stereotypes and discourage learning. Through a series of laboratory studies, the research will examine children's ability to make inferences about others' knowledge based on subtle cues in how they are addressed, and how these impressions impact children's own willingness to ask questions. The findings are expected to provide insights into mitigating barriers to effective learning stemming from reputational concerns. The 3-year project commenced on September 1, 2023.
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