Ken Goodman

Ken Goodman
Born
Kenneth S. Goodman

(1927-12-23)December 23, 1927
Chicago, Illinois, United States
DiedMarch 12, 2020(2020-03-12) (aged 92)
Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
Known forWhole Language
SpouseYetta Goodman
Academic background
EducationUniversity of Michigan (BA), University of California Los Angeles (MA, PhD)
Academic work
DisciplineEducation, linguistics
Institutions
Websitewww.readinghalloffame.org/sites/default/files/kensnewlongvita2017.rtf_.pdf

Kenneth S. Goodman (December 23, 1927 – March 12, 2020) was an American educator and researcher known for his work in reading theory, linguistics, and education. Goodman has been described in educational research sources as a key figure in the development of the whole language approach to reading. He is also known for his development of miscue analysis. He last worked as an Emeritus Professor of Language, Reading and Culture at the University of Arizona. His theories were the subject of debate in reading education throughout the late twentieth century.