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Period: Nov 10, 1483 to Feb 18, 1546
Martin Luther
Martin Luther translated the Bible into German which enforced learning languages. This promoted how important learning to read in schools was and has influenced the need for it today. -
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Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Jean-Jacques Rousseau developed a philosophy of education that encouraged the importance of children learning right and wrong by dealing with the consequences rather than physical punishment . Today we call his method "natural consequences." -
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Friedrich Froebel
Friedrich Froebel was the founder of "kindergarten" which translates to "garden of children." His theory of education focused on the importance of creativity and play which he called "gifts" and "occupations." -
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Maria Montessori-Montessori Method of Education
Maria Montessori was the creator of the educational method that we know today as the Montessori Method. This method stresses the importance of children learning through exploration of materials using their senses. This method allows students to develop at their own pace. -
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Jean Piaget- Cognitive Development Theory
Jean Piaget was the first to propose the idea the children learn best in a classroom that included interaction. He found that a combination of physical and logical experience was needed for proper learning. He was the founder of the Cognitive Development Theory. This theory lead to child-centered classrooms in modern times. -
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Abraham Maslow
Abraham Maslow created the theory of "self-actualization." This theory shows how children develop to reach their full potential through a pyramid of needs. The most basic needs of a child must be fulfilled before the advanced ones can even be considered. This shows the importance of parental support and safety that a child requires to receive the best education possible. -
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Howard Gardner
Howard Gardner was the founder of the Theory of Multiple Intelligence's that has influenced what we know about brain development, especially in children. These theories can help teachers working in early childhood education understand what they are experiencing when they interact with their students. Teachers can use these theories to make their work more effective by considering the multiple intelligence's while creating lesson plans. -
No Child Left Behind Act
This act required that all public schools that were receiving federal funding had to administer an annual standardized test to all students statewide. Schools must meet an adequate score or they will be penalized and require steps to show improvement. This act was criticized because it put an emphasize on the standardized test and ignored quality assessment of knowledge.