ABSTRACT

This book, first published in 1967, begins with a description of Pestalozzi’s life in which the factors which influenced his development are outlined and the history of his educational institutes described. The author then presents Pestalozzi’s most important educational ideas in a systematic way. Dealing first with the various aspects of his ‘Method’, the author goes on to consider certain features of Pestalozzi’s theories which are of special interest – his views on discipline, on the role of teachers and parents, and on general and vocational education. This title will be of interest to students of history and education.

part |2 pages

PART ONE: PESTALOZZI'S LIFE

chapter 1|6 pages

The Early Years

chapter 2|3 pages

The Neuhof Experiment

chapter 3|6 pages

The Years of Inaction

chapter 4|4 pages

Stans

chapter 5|7 pages

Burgdorf

part |2 pages

PART TWO: PESTALOZZI'S EDUCATIONAL IDEAS

chapter 7|4 pages

Introduction to Pestalozzi's 'Method'

chapter 9|9 pages

Intellectual Education

chapter 10|6 pages

Moral Education

chapter 11|4 pages

Physical Education

chapter 12|4 pages

Discipline

chapter 13|5 pages

Parents and Teachers

chapter 14|5 pages

Industrial Education

chapter 15|5 pages

Conclusion