11 Facts About David Elkind

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David Elkind was born on March 11,1931 and is an American child psychologist and author.

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David Elkind studied at the University of California at Los Angeles and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1952 and Doctorate in Philosophy in 1955.

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3.

David Elkind earned an honorary doctorate in Science at the Rhode Island College.

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4.

David Elkind is associated with the belief of decline of social markers.

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5.

David Elkind is professor emeritus of Child Development at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts.

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6.

David Elkind was formerly professor of Psychology, Psychiatry and Education at the University of Rochester.

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David Elkind's research has been in the areas of perceptual, cognitive and social development where he has attempted to build upon the research and theory of Jean Piaget.

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David Elkind is a member of some 10 professional organizations, is on the editorial board of numerous scientific journals, and is a consultant to state education departments as well as to government agencies and private foundations.

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David Elkind is past president of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

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10.

David Elkind is married to Debbie David Elkind, lives on Cape Cod, and has three sons and four grandchildren.

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11.

David Elkind enjoys sailing and gardening and has recently taken up pottery.

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