Английская Википедия:Donald H. Graves

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Donald Hiller Graves (September 11, 1930 – September 28, 2010)[1] was an American author and educator who specialized in the field of writing education.

Early life and education

Graves was born in Fall River, Massachusetts. His parents were a nurse and school principal. He earned a Masters in Education from Bridgewater State University. In 1973, Graves completed a doctorate in education at University at Buffalo.[2]

Career

Graves served in the United States Coast Guard before becoming an elementary school teacher and school principal. He is recognized as an expert in the field of writing education.[2] He pioneered new methods of teaching writing[3][4] and published 26 books in 25 years, primarily on the topics of teaching and writing.[5] He believed that all children can write,[6] and viewed writing as an important form of self-expression.[7] The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) named the Donald H. Graves writing award in his honor.[8] Graves died on September 28, 2010, in Falmouth, Maine.[2]

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