Schonell, Fred J. (Fred Joyce), Sir, 1900-1969

Fred Schonell was born in 1900. He became a teacher and completed his Ph.D degree in Education at the University of London in 1932. He held the positions of Lecturer, Examiner, and Professor for various universities in England. He was appointed First Professor of Education with the University of Queensland in 1949. Schonell was appointed Vice-Chancellor of the University of Queensland in 1960. He was knighted in 1962. Schonell's research interests were primary school education methods, especially slow learners. He died in 1969.

From the description of Papers, 1941-1968 [manuscript]. 1941-1968. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 505781347