Frank Smith
Born in 1928
Frank Smith was a renowned psycholinguist who made significant contributions to linguistics and cognitive psychology.
He was particularly influential in researching the reading process, collaborating with other prominent researchers in the field.
Smith's work, along with that of Kenneth S. Goodman, is credited with pioneering the modern psycholinguistic approach to reading instruction.
His research challenged traditional views on learning and education, emphasizing the natural and effortless nature of human learning when driven by interest and meaningful engagement.
Smith's ideas have had a lasting impact on educational theory and practice, inspiring educators to rethink traditional teaching methods.
