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Johann Amos Comenius, wrote the first published picture book, that helped guide teachers how to teach based off a child's development. He believed teachers should observe how a child learns, and teach them in a way that would make them successful.
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John Locke is an English Philosopher, who is the founder of modern education philosophy. He based his studies of the mind, off of learning. His theory plays a role in the acceptance of individual differences, giving children reasons, and the effects of learning environments.
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Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi stressed the ideas of integrated curriculums that would focus on caring for and educating children. He believed that teachers should teach children intellectual content, and practical skills in group settings.
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Rousseau believed that teachers should instruct according to a child's mind development and phases. His theory was children are not born evil, but hold love and selflessness in their heart. Considering this, they should be taught with positivity.
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Robert Owen was an activist for establishing child labor laws. He encouraged the idea that young children's labor time should be reduced so they can attend school, or nurseries.
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Friedrich Froebel's organizations serve as the foundation for young children's development systems. Froebel emphasized the importance of children having toys, and a chances to play. This allows education to be pleasant and contributes to a child's growth.
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German was the first country to have kindergarten. Kindergarten has gone through many social changes throughout the years. At first it was for poor students and then it went to be led by churches. The kindergarten we know today is the first grade that students enter when they go to school to help them become more independent and prepared for the following grades.
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Rudolf Steiner is an Australian philosopher that played a role in the establishment of Waldorf Education. He theorized that childhood is an important phase of life. The environment of a child should be carefully selected to protect and nurture children.
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Maria Montessori was the first woman to ever receive a medical degree in Italy. Through working with children, she found education appealing.
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Social Reform in schools for young children should lead to improvements and social change in their lives. It allows inclusivity, and strong support systems for all citizens.
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After the launch of Sputnik, Americans were concerned because the United States was not the first to make it to space. As a result, schools emphasized the importance of engineering, science, and math.
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Nursery Schools foster the total development of a child. Few Nursery Schools served poor children until the 1960's.
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Neill believed that children were born wise and realistic, so they should be educated as such. He practiced freedom and allowed children to work towards equal rights.
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Head Start was a project that stressed the importance of education equality for all children. Their goal was to increase the involvement of poverty children in education systems. They provided developmental services to over 10 million children and families.
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Childhood should be valued as an important period of time for children, where they are entitled to the basic human rights of a child. The overuse of media and technology at a young age pushes children to adulthood quicker, taking away from their childhoods.
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High Scope was made to address the effects of poverty on aspects of learning. This expanded education for all developmental domains, and made positive long term impacts on preschool education.
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The No Child Left Behind, federal program was passed to improve public school performances. All public schools that receive funds, are required to provide progress, qualified teachers, report cards, and statewide standardized tests.
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DAP is the foundation of teaching children appropriate practices. Relevant engaging practices help children successfully grow and learn.
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The Early Learning Program Accreditation established the recommended standards and policies for learning in a 4 step process.