Johann Pestalozzi Early Childhood Education. Johann heinrich pestalozzi 1746 1827 a. Johann heinrich pestalozzi was a swiss pedagogue and educational reformer who exemplified romanticism in his approach.
Johann heinrich pestalozzi 1746 1827 a. He founded several educational institutions both in german and french speaking regions of switzerland and wrote many works explaining his revolutionary modern principles of education. Born in zurich pestalozzi took up rousseau s ideas and explored how they might be developed and implemented.
The modern era of education started with him and his spirit and ideas led to the great educational reforms in europe in the nineteenth century.
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. 12 1746 zürich died feb. Johann heinrich pestalozzi born jan. Pestalozzi often referred to as the father of modern education was born in zurich switzerland and lived from 1746 until 1827.