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Educational Pioneer
Francis Bacon
Wolfgang Ratke
John Amos Comenius
Historical Content
Acquired a dislike for Aristotelian philosophy and the methods then prevalent in the schools.
Formulated new method called induction
Formulated his educational plans according to the new method of investigation initiated by bacon
Father of modern education.
Moravian Protestant bishop
Theologian and educator.
Purpose of Education
Endeavoured to create a method whereby everyone could attain all knowledge of which the mind was capable.
Teaching in accordance with the child’s nature.
To prepare the youth for the activities of life through the utilization of a wealth of knowledge
Curriculum
Instead of prior reasoning, he advocated observation and experimentation.
People should have time for science; science will be learned better still. As the natural system suits best with science, which is the study of nature.
Capable of expression and eloquence, not merely in their native tongue but in Latin, Hebrew, and Greek.
Education would be complete with virtue and love of God.
Methods of Instruction
Observation and experimentation.

Everything should be done in its natural order.
Study one thing at a time.
Let the mother tongue be studied first before other languages.
Teach without constraint.
Consistency in teaching.
Things come first before words.
Whatever is to be known must be taught
Whatever is taught should be taught as being of practical application in everyday life.
Whatever is taught should be taught straight forwardly.
Whatever is taught must be taught with reference to its true nature and origin.
Of anything is to be learned, its general principles must be explained.
All parts of an object even the smallest must be learned with reference.
All things must be taught I due succession.
We should not leave any subject until it is thoroughly understood.
Stress should be laid on the differences which exist between things.
Role of Teacher
To espouse inductive reasoning
To teach young and old Latin, Greek, Hebrew and other languages in a very short time and without much difficulty. To give all children a thorough knowledge of the arts and sciences through vernacular.
To establish a common language among the German people that would eventually bring about a uniform and religion through continue use of the vernacular and the new method.
To not only educate the children through academics but to add virtue and love of God.
Assures faculty in teaching and learning.
Significance
To bring new social order rather to re-educate the human race along scientific investigation of natural phenomena by mean of inductive reasoning
Be able to teach other people.
Give children thorough knowledge in arts and sciences.
To continue establishing the common language among German people.
To get the youth energized and to get ready for life.
Educate for all: that the young of both sexes, both noble and ignoble, rich and poor, should be educated.
Advocated schools as the best agency of education.
Influence on today’s school

Educational Pioneer
John Locke (1632-1704)
Francois Fenelon (1651-1715)
John Baptist de La Salle (1651-1719)
Historical Content
Field of Philosophy
Took active part in the reform movements of 17th century France in behalf of education for women.
The Brothers of the Christian Schools also known as La Salle Brothers, was founded by St. John Baptist de La Salle. It was the first religious congregation of men solely to the education apostolate and remains so to this day.
Purpose of Education
Formation of good habits for the educational theory
He subordinate to bodily healthy and virtuous life.
To educate woman to the good of the society
Religion and training to the pupils to be good Christians.
Activities are made to serve the purpose of instructing children in the faith and bringing them up as a practicing Catholics.
Curriculum

Training
Priests sent young laymen from their parishes to be trained by the brothers.
Methods of Instruction
Disapproved the severe punishment as motivation for learning.
Girls were taught ancient history and that of their country, music, art, and embroidery, the chief education for women was their training in the “science of domestic service”, that is, efficient and economical management of the household.

Role of Teacher
Should not force any system upon his pupil, but should help them develop their own ideas.
Teacher had to be very patient and compassionate with the children.
Must make learning agreeable and pleasant.
Teachers must be well trained to be able to give Christian education especially to the poor.
Teacher must serve as the conduit of graces that flow from God.
Teacher is therefore a model, an adviser, a mentor whose life must be dedicated to the pupils entrusted to his care.
Significance
Went into details of caring for the body and maintain good health.
Formed good habits, self-denial, and self-control must be learned early.
The education of women is as necessary for the good of the society as that men. He believe that girls have special duties according to their rank and station in life and they should be trained accordingly.
La Salle and the institute encountered many trials and persecutions from ecclesiastical and civil authorities.
La Salle launched a normal school, the first school in the history of education.
Influence on today’s school

Proposed practical ideas on teaching.