Samuel Ball (educator)
Samuel Ball | |
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| Born | 9 January 1933 |
| Died | 9 December 2009 |
| Occupation(s) | Researcher and academic |
Samuel Ball (9 January 1933 – 9 December 2009) was an Australian researcher and academic in the field of education.[1] He was employed by ETS (Educational Testing Service) in Princeton, New Jersey where he conducted research and carried out several major program evaluation studies. His work in the USA included evaluating and developing the educational content Sesame Street.[2] In 1978 Ball returned to Australia where he held a number of positions including adjudicator for the game show Sale of the Century.[3] During his career he authored many books.
References
[edit]- ^ Spearritt, Don (31 January 2010). "Supremo in practice of education". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- ^ "From Sesame Street to Dubai's Highways". The University of Iowa College of Education. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- ^ Williams, Joanna P.; Spearritt, Don (2010). "Samuel Ball (1933–2009)". American Psychologist. 65 (7): 677–677. doi:10.1037/a0020189. ISSN 1935-990X.
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