Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817 in Concord, Massachusetts. He began his career as a teacher but quit due to disagreeing with the use of corporal punishment. As a teacher, Thoreau developed a curriculum that emphasized critical thinking through writing and field trips rather than memorization, making him an early proponent of experiential learning.

1. Keeley Evers
Henry David Thoreau
INTO TO EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY
NOVEMBER 17, 2013
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2. • Born on July 12, 1817, in Concord, Massachusetts.
• Taught at the public school, though he quit over a disagreement
on the school's use of corporal punishment
• Thoreau may be best known for his writings, but he was a teacher
first.
• He developed his own curriculum in which he refused to
emphasize ordinary memorization and instead promoted the
development of critical thinking skills through writing and natural
study opportunities facilitated through field trips.