The document discusses the major proponents of early childhood philosophy including Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi, Friedrich Froebel, Maria Montessori, and Rudolf Steiner. It provides biographical information and outlines the key methodologies and principles of each proponent. Pestalozzi emphasized sensory learning and a nurturing environment. Froebel founded kindergarten and believed in learning through play and gifts. Montessori developed her method based on movement, choice, interest and order. Steiner advocated for Waldorf education based on stages of child development.
4. PROPONENTS
A personwhoadvocatesa theory, proposal, or project.
Proponent comes from the same Latin word as propose, so a
proponent is someone who proposes something, or at least
supportsit by speaking and writing infavor of it.
6. A system of methods used in
a particular area of study of
activity.
METHODOLOGY
7. Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi
Born on January 12, 1746 in
Zurich at Switzerland.
Died on February 17, 1827 in
Brugg at Switzerland.
Swiss Educator
-Both German and
French speakingin Regions of
Switzerland
8. Motto
Learning by Head, Hand and Heart.
Famous Books:
Gertrude Teaches Her Children of 1801.
Rejecting corporal punishment, rote
memorization and bookishness.
9. Learning through experience.
- Touch, Feel, See and Smell
Pestalozzi method rested on Two premises:
1.Children need an emotionally secure
environment as the setting for successful
learning.
11. Theories of Learning
Theory of Value
1.What knowledge and skills are
worthwhile learning?
2.What are the goals of
Education?
Arithmetic, Geography, Science, Music,
Drawing Language and Physical Education
12. Friedrich Froebel or Friedrich
Wilhelm August Fröbel
Born: April 21, 1782
Died: June 21, 1852
Nationality: German
German Educator
Founder of Kindergarten
Pioneer of Early Childhood Education and
Care
Main written work "The Education of Man"
Slogan: Come let us live for our Children
13. Contribution of Education
In 1837 founded his own school called kindergarten at Bad
Blankenburg.
He gave theory of play
He designed Froebelgaben also known as
Froebable gifts.
Froebel's idea was considered
revolutionary in the 1850s
14. In early 19th Century, only seven years old and above can start going
to school.
16. 7 Principles of Froebel Education
Unity and Connectedness
-Everything in universe is connected.
Autonomous Learner
-Emphasis given on what children can do rather than what
they cannot.
The value of Childhood in its own right
Relationship Matters
17. 7 Principles of Froebel Education
Creativity and Power of symbols
-Creativity as child's idea.
The Central importance of Play
-Play is part of learning process.
Engaging with Nature
18. Maria Montessori or Maria T
ecla
Artemisia Montessori
Born: August 31, 1870, Chiaravalle, Italy
Died: May 6, 1952, Noordwijk, Netherlands
Education: Sapienza University of Rome
(1893–1896)
First Female graduate of a medical school in
Italy.
While practicing medicine, she became
interested in and started observing how
children learn.
19. 8 Principle of Montessori
1.Movement and Cognition
2.Choice
3.Interest
4. Extrinsic Rewards are Avoided
5.Learning with and from Peers
6. Learning in Context
7.Teacher Ways and Child Ways
8.Order in Environment and Mind
20. Rudolf Steiner
Born: February 1861, Donji Kraljevec,
Croatia
Died: March 30, 1925, Dornach,
Switzerland
Education: Vienna University of Technology
and University of Rostock
Waldorf Education also known as Steiner
Education
Rudolf Steiner was an Austrian Educator,
philosopher, architect and social reformer
21. Waldorf Education
Rudolf Steiner set 4 condition for opening
School
1.School should be open for all Children.
2.Coeducational
3.Unified twelve year School
4. Self governed/administered.
22. Stages of Child Development
1.Early Childhood/Will (0-7
years)
2.Middle Childhood/The Heart
Feeling (7-14 years)
3.Adolescent/The Head Fusion
(14-21 years)