John Bransford
An Internationally Renowned Scholar in Cognition and Technology
John D. Bransford (1943–2022) was an emeritus professor of education at the University of Washington. He earned his Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Minnesota in 1970. Dr. Bransford was also the founding director of The Learning in Informal and Formal Environments (LIFE) Center, which focused on understanding and advancing human learning.
Starting 1970s, Bransford and his colleagues conducted influential research in human learning, memory, and problem-solving, contributing significantly to the cognitive revolution in psychology. Their work helped develop interdisciplinary theories that guided the design of effective technologies and learning environments.
Some of Bransford’s publications include:
Bransford, J.D., & Darling-Hammond, L. (2005). Preparing teachers for a changing world: What teachers should learn and be able to do. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Branford, J.D., & Donovan, S.M. (2005). How students learn: History, mathematics, and science in the classroom. Washington, DC: National Academies Press.
Bransford, J.D., Brown, A.L. & Cocking, R.R. (2000). How people learn: Brain, mind, experience, and school. Washington, DC: National Academy Press.