Benjamin Bloom
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Summary
Benjamin Bloom was born on February 21, 1913[1], in Lansford[2]. He died on September 13, 1999[3], in Chicago[4]. He worked as a psychologist[5], pedagogue[6], university teacher[7], and educational psychologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,560 views/month, #7,160 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Employer: American Educational Research Association[11], University of Chicago[12]
- Educated at: Pennsylvania State University[13], University of Chicago[14]
- Award received: Career Achievement Award for Distinguished Psychological Contributions to Education[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Doctoral student: Zemira Mevarech[17], Jeremy Finn[18]
- Family name: Bloom[19]
- Given name: Benjamin[20], Samuel[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[22]
- Writing language: English[23]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Benjamin Bloom include Bloom's taxonomy[24], a specialised classification scheme[25].
Why It Matters
Benjamin Bloom has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
He is credited with the discovery of Mastery learning[28], a concept[29]. Entities named for him include Bloom's taxonomy[24], a specialised classification scheme[25].
FAQs
Where was Benjamin Bloom born?
Benjamin Bloom was born in Lansford[2].
Where did Benjamin Bloom die?
Benjamin Bloom passed away in Chicago[4].
What did Benjamin Bloom do for work?
Benjamin Bloom worked as a psychologist[5], pedagogue[6], university teacher[7], and educational psychologist[8].
Where did Benjamin Bloom go to school?
Benjamin Bloom was educated at Pennsylvania State University[13] and University of Chicago[14].
What awards did Benjamin Bloom receive?
Honors received include Career Achievement Award for Distinguished Psychological Contributions to Education[15].
What did Benjamin Bloom discover?
Benjamin Bloom is credited as discoverer of Mastery learning[28].