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Froebelian
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Fröbelian
English
Alternative forms
en Fröbelian
Etymology
From en Froebel ian.
Adjective
Of or relating to Friedrich Fröbel (or Froebel; 1782–1852), German pedagogue who laid the foundation for modern education based on the recognition that children have unique needs and capabilities.
1908, Journal of Education XXX, “A Child’s Garland of the ‘Fifties’”, page 529:
We quoted a month or two back some amusing verses from Punch poking fun at child study, pædometry and the new faddists; but it is easy to turn the tables and show the nauseating diet that was provided for children of the early Victorian age when Froebelian methods were unknown.
Derived terms
en Froebelianism
Noun
One who favours Fröbel's system of education.
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