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'''Robert C. Titzer''' (born 1959 or 1960)<ref name="Gale">{{cite news |first=Elaine |last=Gale |title=Too Young to Read?; Education: Robert Titzer says he can help parents teach even infants how with his videotapes and books. |url=http://articles.latimes.com/1998/aug/29/local/me-17569 |work=[[Los Angeles Times]] |publisher=[[Tribune Company]] |date=1998-08-29 |accessdate=27 February 2009 }}</ref> is an [[United States|American]] [[professor]] and [[infant]]. He has been a professor, teacher, and [[orator|public speaker]] on human [[learning]] for around 20 years. Titzer taught his own children to read as babies using the multi-sensory approach that he developed.<ref>{{cite news |first=Allan |last=Koay |title=Window of opportunity |url=http://thestar.com.my/lifestyle/story.asp?file=/2007/6/28/lifeparenting/17928768&sec=lifeparenting |work=[[The Star (Malaysia)|The Star]] |date=2007-06-08 |accessdate=27 February 2009 }}</ref> He is the founder of the Infant Learning Company, a company that produces learning products for infants.<ref>{{cite book |title=On Target |last=Brackemyre |first=J |year=2005 |publisher=College Press Pub. |location=[[Joplin, Missouri|Joplin]], [[Missouri]] |isbn=0899009409 |page=55 |url=http://books.google.com/books?id=AX4tpoEsagoC&pg=PA55&dq=%22Robert+Titzer%22&as_brr=3&ei=2m6oSa3DJJDmkATIrMGEBA }}</ref>
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'''Robert C. Titzer''' is an infant researcher from the United States. He has been a professor, teacher, or professional speaker on infant learning for around 20 years. Dr. Titzer taught his own children to read as babies using the multi-sensory approach that he developed.


In the late 1980's, Dr. Titzer taught in public schools in [[Guam]] and [[California]] after earning his teaching credentials from [[San Diego State University]]. Later, Dr. Titzer completed a [[Master of Science]] degree from [[Pennsylvania State University]] and a Ph.D. in Human Performance from the [[Indiana University (Bloomington)|Indiana University]], where he worked in developmental psychology laboratories conducting important theoretical experiments related to infant learning. While a professor at Southeastern Louisiana University, Dr. Titzer's fascinating research on multi-sensory reading during the infant and toddler years captivated the attention of other researchers, parents, and the media. Dr. Titzer has also taught at three other universities: [[Pennsylvania State University|Penn State]], [[Indiana University]], and [[California State University, Fullerton]].
In the late , Titzer taught public schools in [[Guam]] and [[California]]. Later, completed a [[Master of Science]] degree from [[Pennsylvania State University]] and a in Human Performance from the [[Indiana University (Bloomington)|Indiana University]] infant learning. professor at Southeastern Louisiana University, Titzer has also at three universities [[Pennsylvania State University]], [[Indiana University]], and [[California State University, Fullerton]].


Titzer's papers have been published in ''[[Psychological Review]]''.<ref>{{cite news|title=As Seen on Today's "Ellen" Show! Kindergartener Graham Bergersacks Reads at a Fifth-Grade Level Thanks to Dr. Robert Titzer's "Your Baby Can Read!" Literacy Program |url=http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Your-Baby-Can-Read-789061.html |work=[[Marketwire]] |date=2007-11-05 |accessdate=27 February 2009 }}</ref>
Dr. Titzer has become a recognized expert in the area of infant learning, and his work has been published in scientific journals - including the prestigious Psychological Review. He has spoken with U.S. Senators and leading U.S. Department of Educational officials on the importance of infant learning. He has also given talks to parents and educators around the world, demonstrating fun learning activities to infants and toddlers to stimulate brain development. Dr. Titzer has appeared on over 2000 [[Television]] broadcasts, including [[Sky News]], [[Ireland AM]], [[Good Morning America]], [[Canada AM]], [[In the Loop with iVillage]], [[The Early Show]], [[CNN]], [[the Discovery Channel]], EXTRA, [[MSNBC]], [[Headline News]], [[CBS This Morning]], [[The Learning Channel]], News Channel Asia, Channel 5 in London, 9 am with David and Kim, and A Current Affair in Australia. He also provides stimulation for other parent's babies and toddlers, teaching them to read, think logically, understand math concepts, and so on. These ongoing experiences allow him to remember the challenges facing parents with babies and toddlers.


In 1997, Titzer began selling "Your Baby Can Read!" videos. More than 60,000 have been sold.<ref>{{cite news |first=Jacqueline L. |last=Salmon |coauthors=Matthews, Jay |title='Smart Baby' Products Reeling In Parents |url=http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/washingtonpost/access/50706250.html?dids=50706250:50706250&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Mar+03%2C+2000&author=Jacqueline+L.+Salmon%3B+Jay+Mathews&pub=The+Washington+Post&desc='Smart+Baby'+Products+Reeling+In+Parents&pqatl=google |work=[[The Washington Post]] |publisher=[[Washington Post Company]] |date=2000-03-03 |accessdate=27 February 2009 }}</ref> His philosophy is that babies who are as young as 9 months have the ability to read.<ref name="Gale"/> His videos have been criticized as being "suspect" because they lack "rigorous scientific review" and are commercial products, while others revere him, calling him a "god", who "can’t do any wrong in [their] eyes".<ref name="Gale"/>
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Dr. Titzer and his family live in [[San Diego, California]]

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Titzer and his family live in [[San Diego, California]]


== References ==
== References ==
{{reflist}}
* Curtiss S. 1977. ''Genie - A psycholinguistic study of a modern day "wild child".'' New York: Academic Press.

*Kim, K., and J. Hirsch. 1997. Distinct cortical area associated with native and second languages. ''Nature'' 388: 171.
== External links==
* Coppieters, R. 1987. Competence differences between native and near-native speakers. ''Language'' 63: 544-573.
* [http://www.infantlearning.com/robert.html Robert C. Titzer's Biography at Infant Learning Company]


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Robert C. Titzer (born 1959 or 1960)[1] is an American professor and infant. He has been a professor, teacher, and public speaker on human learning for around 20 years. Titzer taught his own children to read as babies 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]

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]

Titzer's papers have been published in Psychological Review.[6]

In 1997, Titzer began selling "Your Baby Can Read!" videos. More than 60,000 have been sold.[7] His philosophy is that babies who are as young as 9 months have the ability to read.[1] His videos have been criticized as being "suspect" because they lack "rigorous scientific review" and are commercial products, while others revere him, calling him a "god", who "can’t do any wrong in [their] eyes".[1]

Titzer and his family live in San Diego, California.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c 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. ^ "As Seen on Today's "Ellen" Show! Kindergartener Graham Bergersacks Reads at a Fifth-Grade Level Thanks to Dr. Robert Titzer's "Your Baby Can Read!" Literacy Program". Marketwire. 2007-11-05. Retrieved 27 February 2009.
  7. ^ 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)

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