History of the Education and Caretaking of Children

Church ruled during this time. Monks and Nuns taught children who were called oblate s. Some of these children became teachers and were kinder and gentler to their students. They transcribed works and documents

Printing Press was developed. Sir Thomas More and Desiderius Erasmus encouraged parents and teachers to avoid using severe physical punishments as a way to motivate children

Children have a blank slate and knowledge is received through senses. Children should be free to move and explore their bodies. Did not like corporal punishment and though that there were better forms of discipline.

Movement away from religion

Disagreed with Locke's belief that one should always reason with children. Children were not born evil. Education should begin at birth and go through adulthood. Direct experience and exploration of the environment is how children learn (learn from play).

Laid the foundation for 19th century education. Believed that all children had the right to education and could benefit from it. First year is the most important for development. Did not think that all children should be taught using memorization but should be learned through self discovery.

Against child labor and worked to abolish it at his mills. First infant school in England for children 3-10. Taught Sensory learning, stories, singing, dance, nature study, and physical exercise. His ideas of education are still found in early childhood programs.

Established the first kindergarten. Guided play by the teacher who went over three forms of knowledge: forms of life, forms of mathematics, forms of beauty. This became the base for learning and publicly supported programs.

Influential spokesperson for the progressive movement. Against learning by drill and recitation. Started schools to help children grow physically, intellectually, and socially. Wanted them to think independently. Mainly focused on the children's interest and not the adult