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Period: 1483 to 1546
Martin Luther
Translated the Bible from Latin to vernacular language, allowing people to be educated in their own language. -
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John Comenius
Thought early experiences formed what a child would be like. -
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John Locke
Believed children's experiences determine who they are. Experiences are the basis of all learning. -
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Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Advocated natural approaches to child rearing. -
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Johann Pestalozzi
Believed all education is based on sensory impressions.
Promoted the idea that the mother could best teach children. -
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Robert Owen
Held that environment determines children's, beliefs, behaviors, and achievements. -
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Friedrich Froebel
Believed children develop through "unfolding."
Compared children to growing plants. -
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John Dewey
Progressive education movement.
Children's interest form the basis of the curriculum. -
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Maria Montessori
Help to develop learning materials to meet the needs of young children. -
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Jean Piaget
Established the theory of cognitive development based on ages and stages. -
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Lev Vygotsky
Established the sociocultural theory, which emphasizes importance of interpersonal relationship in social and cognitive development. -
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Erik Erikson
Established the theory of psychosocial development-cognitive development occurs in conjunction with social development. -
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Abraham Maslow
Established the theory of self-actualization based on needs motivation. -
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Urie Beonfenbrenner
Established the ecological system theory which believed children
developed within a system of relationships. -
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Howard Gardner
Established the theory of multiple intelligences.