Dr. David Perkins

Professor

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Biography

David Perkins is an Emeritus Professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. He is a founding member and has been a significant contributor to Harvard Project Zero, which conducts basic research on human symbolic capacities and their development. Throughout his career, Perkins has focused on various aspects of education, including creativity in the arts and sciences, informal reasoning, problem solving, and the teaching of thinking skills. His involvement has spanned numerous international curriculum projects aimed at enhancing understanding and learning across countries such as Colombia, Israel, South Africa, and the United States. Perkins has also played a crucial role in developing the WIDE World, a distance learning model for educators. He is the author of fourteen books, including 'The Eureka Effect' and 'Making Learning Whole,' and has contributed to numerous publications in the field of education and cognitive development. His extensive research reflects a commitment to improving educational practices and fostering innovative learning environments.

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Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).