Froebel's Chief Writings On Education (1912)

By Friedrich Fröbel, S.S.F. Fletcher, James 1854-1942 Welton, et al.

Book Overview

Froebel's Chief Writings on Education is a book that was first published in 1912 and is a collection of the most important writings of Friedrich Froebel, the founder of the kindergarten movement. The book is edited by Samuel Sigmund Fechheimer and contains a comprehensive introduction that provides a detailed overview of Froebel's life and work.The book is divided into three parts. The first part contains Froebel's most important works, including his famous ""Education of Man"" and ""Mother Play and Nursery Songs"". The second part contains Froebel's letters, which provide insight into his personal life and his thoughts on education. The third part contains essays and articles written by Froebel's contemporaries, which provide a broader context for his work.Throughout the book, Froebel's philosophy of education is explored in detail. He believed that education should be holistic, focusing on the development of the whole person rather than just the acquisition of knowledge. He also believed that education should be child-centered, with teachers acting as guides rather than dictators.Overall, Froebel's Chief Writings on Education is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of education or the development of the kindergarten movement. It provides a comprehensive overview of Froebel's work and philosophy, and is sure to be of interest to educators, parents, and students alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165341794
• ISBN13: 9781165341795
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"