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Zusatztext A state of the art compendium of the historical and contemporary significance of Friedrich Froebel’s principles and practice in early childhood education and beyond. Readers new to Froebel’s work and influence will find a comprehensive introduction whilst familiar educators and scholars will enjoy rigorous debate and new encounters with the application and adaptation of Froebel’s ideas across continents and cultures. Informationen zum Autor Tina Bruce CBE is an Honorary Visiting Professor in Early Childhood at the University of Roehampton, UK. Sacha Powell is Chief Executive Officer of the Froebel Trust, UK. Klappentext Friedrich Froebel (1782 - 1852), the inventor of kindergarten, was one of the most influential educational thinkers of the 19th century. This book showcases the cutting-edge work being undertaken around the world inspired by 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 pedagogy and curriculum, history, architecture, neuroscience, peace and religious education and links Froebel's theories to other thinkers including John Dewey, Michel Foucault, Paulo Freire, Aili Helenius and Chen Heqin. It highlights what Froebel means today in a variety of settings around the world and includes contributions from academics and practitioners based in North and South America, Europe, Australasia, Africa and Asia. Vorwort Showcases the latest research, historical analysis, theoretical comparisons and insights into Froebel's work and international applications. Zusammenfassung Friedrich Froebel (1782 – 1852), the inventor of kindergarten, was one of the most influential educational thinkers of the 19th century. This book showcases the cutting-edge work being undertaken around the world inspired by 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 pedagogy and curriculum, history, architecture, neuroscience, peace and religious education and links Froebel’s theories to other thinkers including John Dewey, Michel Foucault, Paulo Freire, Aili Helenius and Chen Heqin. It highlights what Froebel means today in a variety of settings around the world and includes contributions from academics and practitioners based in North and South America, Europe, Australasia, Africa and Asia. Inhaltsverzeichnis Tribute Introduction: Connections, Disconnections, Reconnecting and Interconnecting, Tina Bruce (University of Roehampton, UK) Reflections Froebel for Me, Aili Helenius What Froebel Means to Me, Louis Werth ( University of Cambridge, UK) Part l: Connections - Searching for the Authentic Friedrich Froebel Editor's Introduction, Helge Wasmuth (Mercy College, USA) 1. Translating Pedagogy - Reading Froebel in Different Languages, Sebastian Engelmann (University of Education Karlsruhe, Germany) 2. Froebel's Law of the Sphere as a Theoretical Groundwork for his Pedagogy, Michael Winkler ( University of Jena, Germany) 3. Froebel's Mathematical Thinking, German Idealism and the Occupation of Plaiting, Michael Friedman ( Tel Aviv University, Israel ) 4. Between Theory and Educational Approach: Anthropological Presumptions and Basic Terms of Froebel's Pedagogy of Play, Ulf Sauerbrey ( University of Applied Sciences in Neubrandenburg, Germany) 5. Friedrich Froebel's Mutter- und koselieder and Its Importance Today, Christiane Konrad (Germany) 6. Archival Holdings on Friedrich Froebel and the Edition of His Letters, Bettina Irina Reimers ( Bibliothek für Bildungsgeschichtliche Forschung) and Stefan Cramme ( Bibliothek für ...
