Historical ECE Theorists

4. the 1st person to ever study children in a scientific way; believed that there are four stages of cognitive development.
6. initiated the Sunday School movement to teach Bible study and religion to children.
8. believed that family was the most important institution in the education of children.
9. believed humans are born in the image of God and education should start in the early years; created the first picture book for children.
12. 1st female doctor in Italy; believed that children should learn practical life skills & become independent; also believed that children can learn on their own if given the right materials.
14. focused on progressive education; believed that children learn best by doing; child-centered curriculum and "hands on" approach to learning.
15. father of Kindergarten; believed that children learn best through play.

1. believed that all education is based on sensory impressions and that through the proper sensory experiences, children can achieve their natural potential.
2. well-known for his theory of multiple intelligences; instead of a single intelligence, there are actually nine.
3. often called the "father of the common schools" because of the role he played in helping set up the elementary school system in the United States.
5. developed a hierarchy of five human needs beginning with the first priority.
7. developed the theory of "operant conditioning"; idea that behavior is determined by consequences.
10. known for his 8-stage theory of Psychosocial Development.
11. popularized the "tabula rasa" (or blank slate) view of children; believed that children are born with a blank slate and the environment shapes who they will become.
13. believed that children's mental, language, and social development is supported and enhanced through social interaction.