Pestalozzi
Johann Hein·rich [German yoh-hahn hahyn-rikh], /German ˈyoʊ hɑn ˈhaɪn rɪx/, 1746–1827, Swiss educational reformer.
Other words from Pestalozzi
- Pes·ta·loz·zi·an, adjective, noun
- Pes·ta·loz·zi·an·ism, noun
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How to use Pestalozzi in a sentence
A certain Mr. Henry Thomas conducted it according to the principle of mutual instruction associated with the name of Pestalozzi.
The English Stage | Augustin FilonPestalozzi made use of them; and the celebrated Melancthon confesses that without them he would have learned nothing.
Bouvard and Pcuchet, part 2 | Gustave FlaubertPestalozzi held that the child belonged to the family; Fichte on the other hand, claimed it for society and the State.
Autobiography of Friedrich Froebel | Friedrich FroebelPestalozzi married at twenty-three a woman older than himself, on whom he thereafter relied in all his troubles.
Autobiography of Friedrich Froebel | Friedrich FroebelUrged on by his love for the children, Pestalozzi took in a larger number, and in a very short time found himself bankrupt.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia | Various
British Dictionary definitions for Pestalozzi
/ (ˌpɛstəˈlɒtsɪ) /
Johann Heinrich (joˈhan ˈhainrɪç). 1746–1827, Swiss educational reformer. His emphasis on learning by observation exerted a wide influence on elementary education
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