INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY

Emphasized the necessity of establishing schools to teach children to read

Wrote the 1st picture book for children called Orbis Pictus

Theorized the concept of tabula rasa - the belief that the child is a ‘clean slate’ on which the experiences of parents, society, education & the world are written.

Reasoned that children develop according to their innate timetables – this approach shows developmentally appropriate approaches – childhood educators match their educational practices to children’s developmental levels & abilities.

No timetable.

Stressed on the idea of the integrated curriculum & group teaching – develop whole child

As a series, the gifts began with the simple undifferentiated sphere or circle and moved to more complex objects.

Kindergarten activities included games, songs & stories designed to assist in sensory & physical development & socialization.

Firm with children, don’t pamper them too much. If have to punish them, do it gently.

Emphasised on readiness to learn, observation, motivation, initiative, reinforcement, learning differences and exercises.

Ministry of Women, Family & Community Development (Department of Social Welfare

Ministry of Education

Education Act 1996.

Childcare Centre Act 1984,

Personality the most important aspect of development