SAMUEL A. KIRK: A SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

Authors

  • Geraldina P. WITTER PUC-CAMPINAS

Keywords:

Kirk, history of Psychology, School Psychology

Abstract

The aim of this paper was to review aspects of the professional and scientific productions of the psychologist considered to be the founding father of the study of learning problems and disabilities and of the modem Specia/ Education. To consider only a few of his many accomplishments it is recalled theit the worked with: scientific research; early intervention; leaming disabilities and problems; underlyng process; evaluation; remediation; educational technology and mainstreaming. He was also teacher and adviser.

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Published

1999-04-30

How to Cite

WITTER, G. P. . (1999). SAMUEL A. KIRK: A SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST. Psychological Studies, 16(1). Retrieved from https://periodicos.puc-campinas.edu.br/estpsi/article/view/6553

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 1 (1999): Estudos de Psicologia (Campinas)

Section

COMUNICAÇÃO

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