Ken Goodman
Ken Goodman | |
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| Born | Kenneth S. Goodman December 23, 1927 Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Died | March 12, 2020 (aged 92) Tucson, Arizona, U.S. |
| Known for | Whole Language |
| Spouse | Yetta Goodman |
| Academic background | |
| Education | University of Michigan (BA), University of California Los Angeles (MA, PhD) |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Education, linguistics |
| Institutions | |
| Website | www |
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.