Abstract

Friedrich Froebel (1782 – 1852), the so-called “father of kindergarten”, was one of the most influential educational thinkers of the 19th century. Kindergarten is a worldwide phenomenon, and today Froebel’s educational ideas are discussed and continue to shape educational practice. This book showcases the cutting-edge work being done around the world on this pioneer of early childhood education and shows the many ways in which Froebel's work has been applied and extended. It presents a wealth of Froebelian expertise on topics including religious education, architecture, neuroscience and peace education and links Froebel's theories to other thinkers including John Dewey and Michel Foucault. It highlights what Froebel means today in a variety of (educational) settings around the world and includes contributions from academics and practitioners based in North and South America, Europe, Africa and Asia.

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