Kurt W. Fischer

Kurt W. Fischer
Born (1943-06-09)9 June 1943
Baltimore, Maryland
Fields Sociology
Cognitive Psychology
Developmental psychology
Institutions University of Denver
Harvard University
Alma mater Harvard University
Known for dynamic skill theory, a Neo-Piagetian theory of cognitive development
Influences Jean Piaget

Kurt W. Fischer is Charles Bigelow Professor of Education at Harvard Graduate School of Education.[1] Fischer studies cognitive and emotional development and learning.[2] His work, called dynamic skill theory,[3] is considered to be one of the Neo-Piagetian theories of cognitive development. It offers an explanation for both consistency and variability in developmental patterns.[4]

His current focus has been on the field of Mind, Brain, and Education (or educational neuroscience). He is the founding president of the International Mind, Brain, and Education Society[5] and founding editor of the journal Mind, Brain, and Education.[6]

Notable publications

References

  1. Bucuvalas, Abigail (October 1, 2003). "The Developing Child: An Interview with Bigelow Professor Kurt Fischer". HGSE News. Retrieved January 5, 2012.
  2. Fischer, K. W., & Heikkinen, K. (2010). The future of educational neuroscience. In D. A. Sousa (Ed.), Mind, brain, and education: Neuroscience implications for the classroom (pp. 248–269). Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree.
  3. Dynamic Development Laboratory. "About Dr. Kurt Fischer". Retrieved January 5, 2012.
  4. Donna Coch (July 3, 1996). "Order in Chaos: GSE professor Fischer explores human development". Harvard Gazette. Retrieved January 5, 2012.
  5. Harvard Graduate School of Education. "Faculty biography". Retrieved January 5, 2012.
  6. "Website for Mind, Brain, Education journal". Wiley InterScience. Retrieved January 5, 2012.


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