William Hurd kilpatrick (187 1- 1965) was born in Georgia, USA. 189 1 graduated from moss university in Georgia with a bachelor of arts. 1892 obtained the master's degree in literature from this school. After graduation, I worked as a teacher and principal in a public school in Georgia. 1897 ~ 1905, Professor of Mathematics, Moss University.
During this period, he served as the administrative principal of the school from 1903 to 1905. 1909 became an assistant professor at Columbia University, and continued to pursue his degree during his tenure. 19 12 received the doctor's degree from this school and was promoted to full professor soon. 19 18 so far, he has served as a professor and head of the Teachers College of Columbia University, teaching the principles of educational methods and the philosophy of higher education.
In the same year, the famous article "Design Teaching Method" was published in the Journal of Teachers College, which systematically expounded his thoughts on design teaching method for the first time and attracted the attention of the educational circles.
1925, Ke Qubo's educational masterpiece "Principles of Teaching Methods" was published, which further expounded his own educational thoughts and ideas on designing teaching methods, which had a great response in the United States, thus establishing Ke Qubo's position in the history of American education. 193 1- 1938, helped to establish Benington college in Vermont, and served as the chairman of the board of directors of the college. 1938 retired from Columbia University.
After retirement, Ke Qubo continued to engage in social activities. He is a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Sports Association, a member of the Board of Directors of the Progressive Education Association, a chairman of the new york Citizens Union (1946- 195 1), a chairman of the Intercultural Education Bureau (1946- 1956), and a member of the United States. He has won four honorary degrees and the brandeis Prize with 1953.