PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Alfred was born in New France. (July 8, 1857)
He died in Paris, France. (October 18, 1911)
Who is Alfred Binet?
Alfred Binet was a French psychologist who invented the first practical intelligence test, the Binet-Simon scale. His principal goal was to identify students who needed special help in coping with the school curriculum.
ALFRED'S FINDINGS
Alfred Binet played an important role in the development of experimental psychology in France and made fundamental contributions to the measurement of intelligence.
ALFRED'S IDEAS FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT
An important milestone in Binet's career was the creation of the first laboratory based in a European school for young children, the Laboratory of Experimental Pedagogy. The purpose of this laboratory was to develop a systematic line of experimental research with children and to provide training for teachers on how to educate mentally retarded children. The establishment of this laboratory was a major event in the formation of the field of child psychology.
