Johann Pestalozzi Contribution To Education. Johann heinrich pestalozzi italian. Pestalozzi often referred to as the father of modern education was born in zurich switzerland and lived from 1746 until 1827.
Born january 12 1746 zürich died february 17 1827 brugg. 17 1827 brugg switz swiss educational reformer who advocated education of the poor and emphasized teaching methods designed to strengthen the student s own abilities. Pedagogy education and social justice.
Pestalozzi s method became widely accepted and most of his principles have been absorbed into modern elementary education.
He believed that a good education could act as a solution to society s contradictions and poverty. Pedagogy education and social justice. 17 1827 brugg switz swiss educational reformer who advocated education of the poor and emphasized teaching methods designed to strengthen the student s own abilities. Pestalozzi s method became widely accepted and most of his principles have been absorbed into modern elementary education.
