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Martin Luther
Martin Luther translated the Bible so that people could read in their own language. He stood for establishing schools to teach children how to read. His influences in the modern day include teaching children and adults to read. -
John Locke
John Locke believed that children were born as "blank tablets." He also believed that children were shaped by their experiences. His influences in modern times include early childhood learning and that children learn what they are taught. -
Johann Pesalozzi
Johann Pestalozzi believed that education should follow the course of nature. He emphasized the thought that the mother could teach children best. His influences in modern times include home schooling, family based early education, and discovery learning -
Robert Owen
Robert Owen believed that a child's environment determines their beliefs, behaviors, and achievements. He believed that society could shape a child's character and that education could build a new society. His modern influences include the emphasis of infant programs, education that counteracts a child's poor environment, and early childhood education that can reform society. -
John Dewey
John Dewey was part of the progressive education movement. He believed that children's interests should form the basics of a curriculum. His modern day influences include teaching children for today rather than tomorrow, a child based education, and an education curriculum based on a child's own interests. -
Maria Montessori
Maria Montessori created the Montessori method for education. She believed that all knowledge comes intrinsically from sensory experiences. She advocated a prepared environment. Her biggest influence on modern day education is The Montessori approach, methods and materials used in both private and public schools. She also brought an emphasis on preparing an environment to support and promote children's learning. -
Jean Piaget
Jean Piaget developed the theory of cognitive development based on ages and stages of children. He believed that children develop their own intelligence. He advocated that mental and physical activities are important for cognitive development. His modern day influences include matching a child's education to their stage of cognitive development and active involvement in learning activities. -
Howard Gardner
Howard Gardner developed the theory of multiple intelligences. He believes that intelligence consists of nine abilities. His modern day influences include the development of programs and ciricula that matches the child's intelligence and more interest and awareness of the multiple ways that children learn and think.
