Kilpatrick, William Heard, 1871-1965

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Birth 1871-11-20
Death 1965-02-14
Americans,
English,

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Educator.

From the description of Reminiscences of William Heard Kilpatrick : oral history, 1961. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 309743599

William Heard Kilpatrick (1871-1965), educator and author, prominent in the field of progressive education, served as professor of mathematics (1897-1906) and acting president (1903-1905) of Mercer University, before accepting a position at Columbia University (1909-1938).

From the description of William Heard Kilpatrick papers 1875, 1889-1969. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38727274

William Heard Kilpatrick (1871-1965) was an influential progressive educator and a student of John Dewey. Dr. Kilpatrick taught at the University of Georgia in the early twentieth century ; he also served as the acting president of Mercer University during this time.

Wilhelmina Bonner (née Wilhelmina Beusse) was a student of Dr. Kilpatrick. She married John W. Bonner, Sr.

From the description of William Heard Kilpatrick letters, 1957-1961. (University of Georgia). WorldCat record id: 276305983

Educational philosopher.

Kilpatrick, an associate of John Dewey, was a major exponent of aspects of "progressive education." He joined the faculty of Teachers College in 1909 and retired in 1937.

From the description of William Heard Kilpatrick Papers, 1891-1961. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 252029809

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  • Education
  • Education
  • Baptist universities and colleges
  • Teachers colleges
  • College teachers
  • College teachers
  • Educator
  • Educators
  • Progressive education
  • Project method in teaching

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  • New York (State)--New York (as recorded)
  • Georgia (as recorded)
  • Macon (Ga.) (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)