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Johann Amos Comenius
Johann was known as one of the pioneers of modern education. He was known for his thinking and writing which impacted ECE. He also emphasizes practical and child-centered education as well as many other influences on ECE. -
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John Locke
John Locke was an English Philosopher and a political theorist. John impacted the nature of early childhood education by teaching parents that years will teach children as much as anything and to be patient with them. He created a positive lookout of schools and education and encouraged teaching good manners throughout the schools. -
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Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Jean was a philosopher and was known for his thoughts on social contract, individual freedom, and the importance of education. His impact on early childhood education was from a child-centered, experiential, and developmentally appropriate approach to learning. -
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Johann Henrich Pestalozzi
Johann was a Swiss educator and was known as one of the most influential figures in history involving education. He was best known for his ideas and practices on education. He focused on child-centered, hands-on learning, coupled with his focus on emotional and social development. -
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Robert Owens
Robert Owens set up an infant school for the kids with parents who worked under his mill. These schools were found in New Lanark and England. Owens also emphasized the importance of early childhood education, he focused on moral and social development, and emphasizes child-centered education approaches -
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Nursery School
Nursery schools are also known as preschools or pre-kindergartens designed to provide early education. This impacted early childhood education by preparing children in the future to perform to their best abilities, providing learning experiences at a young age, and helping with their development. -
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Social Reform
Social Reform is the effort to bring change to societal structures, the well-being of individuals, and policies. The impact this has on early childhood education is that it shapes the policies, practices, and systems that support ECE. -
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Kindergarten
Germany was the first country to have kindergarten. Kindergarten has gone through many social changes throughout the years. At first, it was for poor students and then it went to be led by churches. The kindergarten we know today is the first grade that students enter when they go to school to help them become more independent and prepared for the following grades. -
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Friedrich Wilhelm Froebel
Friedrich opened the first kindergarten in Germany. He thought that the importance of "play" was important to a child's development. He thought "gifts" such as clay, wooden blocks, and other objects such as those were a good way of developing a child's mind on its own. -
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Rudolf Steiner
Rudolf was best known for his contributions to education, agriculture, medicine, architecture, and the arts. Rudolf's main impact on ECE is the Waldorf education that enhances holistic development, artistic expression, and a deep understanding of human development. -
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Maria Montessori
Maria developed an education approach based on children's behaviors and their learning techniques. Her approach included for each classroom to include specialized materials to educate children at their own pace. As of today, many still use Maria's ideas and methods to approach kids with the best way to improve their learning. -
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Media and Technology
Media and Technology refer to the use of digital media such as computers, tablets, whiteboards, software, and apps. Media and technology have impacted early childhood education by enhancing the learning experiences, the available resources, and digital skills. When media and technology were discovered it was important to manage the amount of time used on the devices. -
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A. S Neill
Alexander was known as an educator and author. He founded Summerhill School which was the first to embrace a child-centered approach to education. Alexander's impact on Early Childhood education shows his efforts to create an alternative education method to help with a child's well-being, etc. -
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Sputnik
Sputnik impacted childhood education by improving STEM education, enhancing teacher training, and encouraging scientific education at a young age. In response to Sputnik, the government created the National Defense Education Act to help provide funding for education. -
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DAP
Developmentally Appropriate Practice is research developed on children's learning and development. DAP impacted early childhood education by promoting teaching methods that align with the child's ability to learn. With the use of DAP, educators are highly educated with learning experiences that are engaging and meaningful for children's development. -
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Head Start
Head Start was created by the president as part of his "War on Poverty." Head Start had an impact on early childhood education by providing children in need with quality preschool education and support services. This leads to kids improvements in school readiness, academic achievement, and long-term outcomes such as greater high school graduation rates and reduced likelihood of involvement in crime. -
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High Scope
High scope is a creative way to encourage active learning. High scope impacted early childhood education by promoting learning, supporting child development, and providing schools with research-based information to help educators educate children in the most efficient way possible. -
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Standards
Standards are defined as guidelines that are expectations that schools and educators set for children to aim for. Standards aren't made to be too easy for a child but not too unrealistic that a child couldn't reach them. Standards are flexible and responsive to all families and children and they are made to recognize differences in cultures and individuals. -
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No child left behind
The No Child Left Behind Act was passed in the United States. This legislation mandates that all public schools receiving federal funding must conduct an annual statewide standardized test for all students. Also, it mandates the production of an annual report card to track progress and emphasizes the necessity of highly qualified teachers who meet specified minimum qualifications for all students.