Daniel T. Willingham
Daniel T. Willingham | |
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| Born | 1961 (age 63–64) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Harvard University (PhD), Duke University (BA) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Cognitive psychology |
| Institutions | University of Virginia |
| Thesis | Memory Systems and Mechanisms of Motor Skill Learning (1990) |
| Doctoral advisors | William Kaye Estes Stephen Kosslyn |
| Website | www |
Daniel T. Willingham (born 1961) is an American psychologist and professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Virginia. His research focuses on applying findings from cognitive psychology and neuroscience to K-12 education. Willingham is known for his advocacy of evidence-based teaching practices and his criticism of unsupported educational theories such as learning styles. His work has reached broader audiences through popular books including Why Don't Students Like School? (2009) and Outsmart Your Brain (2023).