John Raven
- Born:
- 1923, London, England
- Died:
- 2003
- Nationality:
- British
- Profession(s):
- Psychologist, Educational Researcher
Early Life and Education
- Educated at the London School of Economics, specializing in psychology.
- Developed an early interest in social and political issues.
Career and Major Achievements
- Significant contributions to the field of competence assessment.
- Developed the Raven's Progressive Matrices, a widely used nonverbal intelligence test.
- Researched the nature and development of competence and its relationship to societal success.
- Worked extensively on the measurement of valued outcomes of education.
Notable Works
- Raven's Progressive Matrices (various forms)
- Education, Values and Society: The Development of Competence
- Numerous articles and research papers on competence, intelligence, and education. A detailed "john raven biography" would undoubtedly include a complete bibliography of his publications.
Legacy and Impact
John Raven's work had a profound impact on the fields of psychology and education. The Raven's Progressive Matrices remains a standard tool for assessing cognitive ability. His research on competence has influenced thinking about educational goals and assessment practices worldwide.