Overview
Pestalozzi His Life And Work is a comprehensive biography written by Roger de Guimps about the life and work of Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi, a Swiss educational reformer who lived from 1746 to 1827. The book provides a detailed account of Pestalozzi's life, from his early years as a pastor's son in Zurich to his later years as a renowned educator and social reformer.Guimps explores Pestalozzi's educational philosophy, which emphasized the importance of individualized learning and the development of a child's natural abilities. The book delves into Pestalozzi's pioneering work in early childhood education, including his establishment of the first school for poor children in Switzerland.The biography also covers Pestalozzi's political and social activism, including his involvement in the French Revolution and his efforts to improve the lives of the poor and disadvantaged. Guimps provides insight into Pestalozzi's personal struggles and setbacks, as well as his many accomplishments and contributions to education and social reform.Overall, Pestalozzi His Life And Work is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on the life and legacy of one of the most influential educators of the 18th and 19th centuries.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.
- | Author: Roger de Guimps
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: May 17, 2005
- | Number of Pages: 460 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 1417970073
- | ISBN-13: 9781417970070
