Across
- 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.
Down
- 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.