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Martin Luther translated the Bible allowing people to read in their native language. He also was an advocate for teaching children how to read.
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John Locke discribed children as blank slates. Children learn what they are taught, and believed the child's experience determines who they are. Believes that you can teach a child how to act in the way society wants you to behave.
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Robert Owen believed that early childhood education can reform society and that education can counteract the poor society children are raised in.
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Froebell invented kingergarden. He believed that the best way for children to learn is through play. Teachers are viewed as gardeners
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Maria Montessori believed in the emphasis of the enviornment the child is in to promote sensory based learning. Follow the child's lead.
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Jean Piaget believed in the importance of cognitive development of a child. Used active involvement using mental and physical activities.
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Erik Erikson created 8 stages that are critical to the child's social development. Cognitive and social development occurs in conjunction with one another.
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Maslow created the hierarchy of needs, and that the basic needs must be meet first in order for the child to do cognitive learning. Wanted growth of self esteem and the importance of a safe and loving enviornment.