Friedrich Froebel
Friedrich Froebel lived during 1782-1852. He is the founder of Kindergarten. He used the concept of simply idea, step-by-step and going slow to create his philosophy on kindergarten. His children’s plays were a primary focus of his belief in education. Friedrich Hegel was a professor at the University of Berlin. He stressed the power of ideas and the mind. He influenced Froebel’s concept of Kindergarten.
Froebel’s philosophy on Kindergarten was one that believed children would create their own complex, complete view of the world. They would create this view by the their own internal thought processes developed through the curriculum. These children could be recognized and nurtured. This philosophy was greatly influenced by religion, symbolism and meaning. An ideal, loving mother was a great example of one that could teach these children. Immigrants came to America with the idea and curriculum of Kindergarten. The majority of early Kindergarten classes were established in private schools.
Froebel’s philosophy on Kindergarten was one that believed children would create their own complex, complete view of the world. They would create this view by the their own internal thought processes developed through the curriculum. These children could be recognized and nurtured. This philosophy was greatly influenced by religion, symbolism and meaning. An ideal, loving mother was a great example of one that could teach these children. Immigrants came to America with the idea and curriculum of Kindergarten. The majority of early Kindergarten classes were established in private schools.