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Period: 1483 to 1546
Martin Luther
Martin Luther translated the Bible from Latin to the common language of the people at that time. The influence he left was for schools to teach their students how to read. -
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John Locke
Jock Locke believed children were born similarly to unwritten books. He believed children became who they were from incidents that happened in their lives. He believed the biggest impact of learning children receive is from teachers. -
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Robert Owen
Owen believed that the environment a child is in determines his/her views, actions, and accomplishments. He vouched the importance of infant programs based on his teachings that a new society could be built with the help of education. He believed wherever you grew up, is who you would become. -
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Maria Montessori
Maria Montessori created a educating method for young children called the "Montessori". This method states that all knowledge comes solely from sensory experiences. Her belief is that learning tools/materials should be based on what children actually need. -
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Jean Piaget
Jean Piaget came up with the theory of cognitive development. It is known as the developmental stage theory based on ages and stages of children. Piaget believes that children form their own intelligence. -
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Erik Erikson
Erikson created a theory of psychosocial development that entailed eight stages of development from infancy to adulthood. He created the phrase "identity crisis" which intertwines with his belief that each stage is critical in social development. The interaction between teachers and parents determines children emotional and cognitive development. -
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Abraham Moslow
Moslow's theory was of self-actualization, "A Theory of Human Motivation". He believed humans development is based on meeting the needs of everyday life. -
The Preschool for All Initiative
The Preschool for All Initiative was an act passed by President Obama. This act promotes and expands access to high-quality learning programs for children under the age of four. Obama's goal is to ensure children will be ready to attend school.