Bruce Torff, Ed.D.
Professor of Curriculum and Teaching
Director, Doctoral Program in Learning and Teaching

Hofstra University
School of Education & Allied Human Services
Department of Curriculum and Teaching

Mailing Address:
School of Education and Allied Human Services
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY 11549

Office: 148 Hagedorn Hall
Phone: (516) 463-5803
Appointments: (516) 463-5768
Email: Bruce.Torff@Hofstra.edu

Biographical Sketch

Bruce Torff, an educational psychologist, is a Professor of Curriculum and Teaching at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. He has published numerous articles and books on topics including teachers' beliefs and attitudes (especially concerning critical-thinking activities and professional-development initiatives), expertise in teaching, intelligence, and musical cognition. He earned a doctorate and two master's degress at Harvard University, where he worked with Howard Gardner, and held a postdoctoral appointment at Yale University in collaboration with Robert J. Sternberg. At Hofstra, Torff teaches courses in educational psychology and human development and serves as Program Director of the Doctoral Program in Learning and Teaching. He remains active as a presenter of professional-development workshops for educators. Torff is also a pianist and songwriter.