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Pestalozzi His Life And Work

Pestalozzi His Life And Work

Guimps, Roger de

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ISBN10: 054804967X
ISBN13: 9780548049679
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Jul 25 2007
Pages: 460
Weight: 1.86
Height: 1.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Pestalozzi His Life and Work is a biographical account of the life and work of Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi, a Swiss educational reformer who lived from 1746 to 1827. Written by Roger de Guimps, a French historian and educator, the book provides a comprehensive overview of Pestalozzi's contributions to the field of education and his impact on the development of modern pedagogy. The book begins with a detailed description of Pestalozzi's early life and education, including his upbringing in a wealthy family and his studies in theology and law. It then goes on to explore Pestalozzi's career as an educator, beginning with his work at the Neuhof school for poor children and continuing with his establishment of the famous Yverdon school, which attracted students from all over Europe.Throughout the book, Guimps examines Pestalozzi's educational philosophy, which emphasized the importance of individualized instruction, hands-on learning, and the development of moral character. He also explores Pestalozzi's political activism, including his involvement in the Swiss Revolution and his efforts to promote social justice and equality.Overall, Pestalozzi His Life and Work provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of one of the most influential educators of the 18th and 19th centuries. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of education or the development of modern pedagogy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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