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Period: Nov 10, 1483 to Feb 18, 1546
Martin Luther
Luther changed authority from the Catholic Church to the Bible. He also wanted schools to teach children to read. People could learn to read the Bible in their native tongue. He translated the Bible into German, which begain the beginning of people learning to read in their native language. -
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John Locke
Locke believed that stimulation that children receives comes form parents and caregivers. Because of his belief programs today use the practice of environmental influences which encourages early education. -
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Jean-Jacques Rousseau
He believes in "natural" education of young children which encourages growth without restrictions. He also believed in unfolding, which the nature of children and who they will become happens according to their innate timetables. Childhood educators match their practices to his theory of unfolding. -
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Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi
Pestalozzi believed in sensory impressions for education. And that through exploring sensory experiences children achieve natural potential. Pestalozzi developed manipulatives that encourage interactive activities. -
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Friedrich Wilhelm Froebel
Froebel "Father of the Kindergarten", also believed in the idea of unfolding. And that a teacher's role is to provide activities that help their children to learn what they are ready to learn when they are ready to learn it. He developed a curriculum for children based on "gifts", "occupations", songs, and educational games. -
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John Dewey and Progressive Education Theory
Dewey's theory, progressivism, is a way of living and not a preparation of future living. A kids daily life should be a source of activities which they learn about life and skills. He also believed that schools should be democratic and not based on authoritarian principles. -
The Economic Opportunity Act
Helps low socioeconomic status that promotes health, education, and welfare. One of the longest-running programs for poverty. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
Fully funds primary and secondary education. Helps provide free, reduced-price lunches, additional academic support, and learning opportunties for children.