Why do early child educators and parents need to understand the educational theories of philosophers from three hundred years ago? Viewers will learn theories that will give them a foundation to build their own philosophy of education.

Create your own personalized educational practice:

• Learn the theories of John Locke, who believed children are different and education should be individualized.
• Understand what Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s meant by children learning through natural consequences.
• See how Johann Pestalozzi pioneered the use of learning through concrete objects.
• Apply the principles of Frederick Froebel, the began the kindergarten movement.


Through live classroom video, expert interviews, and historical accounts, viewers will gain a deeper understand of these early theorists and the role they played in the history of education—and still play today.

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