Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi. 12 1746 zürich died feb. 17 1827 brugg switz swiss educational reformer who advocated education of the poor and emphasized teaching methods designed to strengthen the student s own abilities.
He founded several educational institutions both in german and french speaking regions of switzerland and wrote many works explaining his revolutionary modern principles of. Johann heinrich pestalozzi born jan. Johann heinrich pestalozzi 1746 1827.
17 1827 brugg switz swiss educational reformer who advocated education of the poor and emphasized teaching methods designed to strengthen the student s own abilities.
Pedagogy education and social justice. The swiss educator johann heinrich pestalozzi 1746 1827 envisioned a science of education based on the psychology of child development. Not only was he an innovative teacher but he was also committed to social reform and carried out several humanitarian projects involving children orphaned during war. 12 1746 zürich died feb.