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Period: Jan 1, 1400 to
Contributions in Early Childhood Education
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Jan 1, 1483
Martin Luther
Martin Luther translated the Bible to his native language.
He was an advocate for schools to teach reading to every child.
His major contributions include, Universal Education to all Children. -
Johann Pestalozzi
Johann believed that a child's education follows nature.
He promoted the idea that a mother could teach the child best.
His major contribution to childhood education is that idea that family centered approaches to childhood education are the best. -
Friedrich Froebel
Friedrich theorized that an environment determines a child's beliefs, behaviors and achievements.
He taught that education builds society.He also founded Kindergarten, or "Garden of Children"
He contributed the ideals and Importance of infant programs. -
John Dewey
John is known as the father of Pragmatism. Taught that children and their teachers were learning together. John was quoted saying " Education is not preparation for life, education is life its self!". John Founded the Laboratory School at the University of Chicago. -
Maria Montessori
Maria believed that learning materials needed to meet the needs of children.
She stressed that respect for children is the foundation of teaching. Her major contributions include The Montessori Method. -
Lev Vygotsky
Lev taught the importance of interpersonal relationships with in childhood education.
He also developed the concept of Zone and that children can learn more with a competent person.
His major contribution's include the cooperative Learning/ Social Learning approach. -
Abraham Manslow
Abraham developed the theory of self actualization based on the needs of motivation.
He taught that human development is a process of meeting basic human needs.
His major contributions include the growth and self esteem movement. -
Erik Erikson
Erik believed cognitive development occurs with social development. He taught that life is a series of eight stages, each stage represents a critical period in social development.
His major contributions include the idea that play supports children's social and cognitive development.
