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Kenneth S. Goodman

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Kenneth S. Goodman, who lived from December 23, 1927 to March 12, 2020, was an American educator and researcher known for his work in reading theory, linguistics and education. He has been described in educational research sources as a key figure in the development of the whole language approach to reading, and he is also known for his development of miscue analysis, which he originally developed to understand the reading process. He last worked as an emeritus professor of Language, Reading and Culture at the University of Arizona.

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Goodman (December 23, 1927 – March 12, 2020) was an American educator and researcher known for his work in reading theory, linguistics, and education.
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  • In Approach: Whole Language Approach, Lead
    Goodman has been described in educational research sources as a key figure in the development of the whole language approach to reading.
  • In Approach: Whole Language Approach, intro of the article
    Goodman has been described in educational research sources as a key figure in the development of the whole language approach to reading.
  • In Group: Creators of Named Teaching Methods and Plans, intro of the article
    Goodman has been described in educational research sources as a key figure in the development of the whole language approach to reading.
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Miscue analysis was originally developed by Ken Goodman for the purpose of understanding the reading process.
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