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Lynn A. Barnett-Morris, Ph.D.

Education

Degree
Ph.D. Educational Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1976
Area of Professional Interest
Professor Barnett's areas of interest include analysis of play and its relation to development; investigation of toys and play spaces as facilitative of play; and resources in research design and statistical analysis.
Research Interests
Professor Barnett's areas of research include theoretical formulation of children's play; intrinsic motivation and rewards; the effects of adult-structured play and
extracurricular activities on children's development and interests; and the play of chldren with special challenges and needs.
Awards, Academic and Professional Honors
University of Illinois List of Excellent Teachers, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Awarded full sabbatical leave for spring semester, 2004
See Curriculum Vitae for complete list of awards, academic and professional honors.
Publications
See curriculum vitae for list of publications, proceedings, books, and articles.
Professional Associations and Certifications
See curriculum vitae for professional associations and certifications.