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Robert C. Titzer (born in June, 1960)[1] is an American professor and infant researcher. He has been a professor, teacher, and public speaker on human learning for around 20 years. Titzer claims to have taught his own children to read using the multi-sensory approach that he developed.[2] He is the founder of the Infant Learning Company, a company that produces learning products for infants.[3]

Education and Degrees

Titzer received his teaching credentials from San Diego State University. In the late 1980s, after receiving his credentials, Titzer taught at public schools in Guam and California. Later, he completed a Master of Science degree from Pennsylvania State University and received a doctorate in Human Performance from the Indiana University Bloomington.[4] At Bloomington, he did experiments in infant learning at developmental psychology laboratories. During his tenure as professor at Southeastern Louisiana University, Titzer developed a program to teach toddlers to read.[5] He has also been a professor at three additional universities, which are Pennsylvania State University, Indiana University, and California State University, Fullerton.[4]

Publications

A search of the PsychInfo database reveals three publications which include Titzer as an author. Titzer was the third co-author (out of four) on a paper which was published in Psychological Review; the paper was published in 1999 and was titled "The task dynamics of the A-not-B error." The other two citations in PsychInfo include his dissertation, which concerned the infant's understanding of the visual cliff; and a paper he co-authored in 1993 (as second author) entitled "The influence of reminder trials on contextual interference effects."

Occupation

In 1997, Titzer began selling "Your Baby Can Read!" videos. Around 60,000 have been sold.[6] His philosophy is that babies who are as young as 9 months have the ability to read.[1] However, when criticized by other child-development experts, Titzer acknowledges that infants cannot truly read, they can only memorize the images of a few words.[1]

Criticism

Some experts have criticized the videos as being "suspect" because they lack "rigorous scientific review" and are commercial products.[1] Some also question the use of videos as a tool for infant learning.[1]

However some parents revere him, calling him a "god", who "can’t do any wrong in [their] eyes".[1]

Personal

Titzer and his family, including his wife Thea R. Titzer and his daughters Aleka and Keelin Titzer, live just outside of San Diego, California.[4][7]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Gale, Elaine (1998-08-29). "Too Young to Read?; Education: Robert Titzer says he can help parents teach even infants how with his videotapes and books". Los Angeles Times. Tribune Company. Retrieved 27 February 2009.
  2. ^ Koay, Allan (2007-06-08). "Window of opportunity". The Star. Retrieved 27 February 2009.
  3. ^ Brackemyre, J (2005). On Target. Joplin, Missouri: College Press Pub. p. 55. ISBN 0899009409.
  4. ^ a b c "Teaching Baby to Read". ABC7 Chicago. American Broadcasting Company. 2006-06-13. Retrieved 27 February 2009.
  5. ^ Ludwig, Jason (2007-06-15). "Expert: Your baby can read". Ahwatukee Foothills News. Freedom Communications. Retrieved 27 February 2009.
  6. ^ Salmon, Jacqueline L. (2000-03-03). "'Smart Baby' Products Reeling In Parents". The Washington Post. Washington Post Company. Retrieved 27 February 2009. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ http://www.vindy.com/news/2002/jun/28/mahoning-valley-even-babies-can-read-california/?print
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