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In 1522 Martin Luther changed translated the bible from Latin to vernacular language. This allowed people to become educated in their own language.
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John Comenius wrote the first picture book for children 1658. The picture book was called Orbis Pictus.
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John Locke exclaimed his belief that children's experiences determine who they are. For example if you grow up in a dysfunctional environment then you will feel that the environment is a stable environment or you will think it is a normal environment.
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Jean- Jacques Rousseau began advocating the approach of child rearing. (Child rearing is the process of bringing up a child or children)
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Johann Pestalozzi began to explore the belief that education is based on sensory impressions. I believe that sensory is a very important part in early childhood education.
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In 1771 Robert Owen held the belief that environment determines children's beliefs, behaviors, and achievements. Many studies show and prove this point however there a few cases where grown children has pushed out of the circumstances of where they have grown up.
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In 1827 Johann- Pestalozzi promoted the idea that the mother could best teach children.
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In 1853 Robert Owen began to proclaim the thought that education can help shape a new society. He believed that if you teach the new generation how to act and such then they will form a new society.