David Paul Ausubel | |
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Born | New York City, New York, United States | October 25, 1918
Died | July 9, 2008 | (aged 89)
Alma mater | Columbia University |
Known for | Advance Organizers |
Awards | E. L. Thorndike Award (1977) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Psychology, Educational Psychology |
David Paul Ausubel (October 25, 1918 – July 9, 2008) [1] was an American psychologist. His most significant contribution to the fields of educational psychology, cognitive science, and science education learning was on the development and research on "advance organizers" (see below) since 1960.[2]