William Lee Heward

William Lee Heward is an Emeritus Professor of Education at The Ohio State University. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Sociology from Western Michigan University and his Ph.D. in Special Education from the University of Massachusetts. Since 1975, he has been a faculty member in the Department of Special Education at The Ohio State University. He served as a Fulbright Scholar in Special Education in Portugal and as a Visiting Professor of Psychology at Keio University in Tokyo. Among the many honors he has received are The Ohio State University's highest recognition for teaching excellence, the Outstanding Teaching Award from the Student Association, and the Fred S. Keller Behavioral Education Award from Division 25 of the American Psychological Association for his overall contribution to education. Dr. Heward's current research interests include "simple technology" methods for increasing the effectiveness of group instruction and curriculum and teaching adaptations that promote the generalization and maintenance of newly acquired knowledge and skills. His publications include seven other textbooks and more than 100 journal articles and book chapters. His research has been published in leading journals in the field, including "Behavioral Disorders," "Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities," "Exceptional Children," "Learning Disabilities Research & Practice," "Research in Developmental Disabilities," "Teacher Education and Special Education," "Teaching Exceptional Children," and "The Journal of Special Education." He has also authored non-academic books. His book "Some Are Called Clowns" (Crowell, 1974) chronicles the five summers he spent as a player for the Indianapolis Clowns, the last touring baseball team.