Background
Craig, Robert Charles was born on March 9, 1921 in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, United States. Son of Frank Lyle and Sylva (Crowell) Craig.
educational psychology educator
Craig, Robert Charles was born on March 9, 1921 in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, United States. Son of Frank Lyle and Sylva (Crowell) Craig.
Bachelor of Science, Michigan State University, 1943. Master of Arts, Michigan State University, 1948. Doctor of Philosophy, Teachers College, Columbia University, 1952.
Research associate, Columbia University Teachers College, 1950-1952;assistant professor, State University Washington, Pullman, 1952-1955;research scientist, American Institutions for Research, Pittsburgh, 1955-1958;consultant for educational research, American Institutions for Research, 1958-1970;associate professor, Marquette U., Milwaukee, 1958-1962;professor, Marquette U., 1962-1966;professor educational psychology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1966-1989;professor emeritus, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1989-1990;department chairman counseling and educational psychology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1966-1981;director, United States Office Education Graduate research training program, 1966-1972. Lecturer psychology U. Pittsburgh, 1956-1957. Director Project TALENT, 1957-1958.
Research on discovery versus reception learning.
Served to lieutenant (junior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Fellow American Psychological Association. Member American Educational Research Association, National Council Measurement in Education, Sigma Xi, Phi Delta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Rosalie Esther DeBoer, September 2, 1950. Children: Bruce R., Stephen F. (deceased), Jeffrey A., Barbara Anne.