Profile of Robert J. Havighurst: Director of the National Study of American Indian Education and Leading Educational Scholar, 1970-01-01 - 1970-12-31

Professor Robert J. Havighurst is the Director of the National Study of American Indian Education and is well-known for his expertise in schools and school systems. He has a diverse background in education, human development, psychology, sociology, and anthropology. In addition to his work on American Indian education, he has conducted studies on public high schools, delinquent-prone youth, and child-rearing in Indian tribes. Some of his notable publications include books on educating gifted children, society and education in Brazil, and comparative perspectives on education.