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This maroon commemorative plaque records: In honour of Sir Godfrey Hilton Thomson 1881-1955 Pioneer of Educational Testing, Bell Professor of Education, and Director of Moray House College (1925-1951)
Godfrey Hilton Thomson was a pioneering figure in educational psychology, significantly contributing to the development of standardized testing methods. As the Bell Professor of Education and Director of Moray House College for over two decades, Thomson played a crucial role in shaping modern educational practices and theories in Scotland.
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