Meet Johann Herbart

Hello. My name is Johann Herbart. I was born in Oldenburg and went to school at the University of Jena. My beliefs stem from the analysis of experience. I do not believe that all concepts are separate mental ideas. Instead, I believe all mental activity results from interaction of elementary ideas. I think methods used in education should be based on psychology and ethics. You need psychology for the necessary knowledge and ethics should be used to determine the social ends of education.

The methods I developed still have a huge impact on modern-day education. These methods are based on the idea that the psychological processes should be used to devise educational programs based on the aptitudes, abilities and interests of students.

Reggio Emilia

I am not a person but a city in the beautiful country of Italy. It was clear after World War II, by many parents in and around the villages of Reggio Emilia that their children need to learn in a new way. They felt that it is in the early years of a child’s development that they are forming as an individual. The parents felt that this new method needed to focus on the principles of respect, responsibility and community through allowing the child to explore and discover in a supportive and enriching environment. The parents also believed that the curriculum for this new method needed to be based on the child’s interests and through self-guided learning.

Marie Clay Introduction

Marie Clay was born in 1926 in Wellington, which is the capital city of New Zealand. She completed her training for teaching at Wellington College of Education in 1945. In 1950 Marie Clay came to the United States on a Fulbright Scholarship to study developmental and clinical child psychology. She continued in psychology for the next 25 years. Reading Recovery is Marie Clay's most recognized contribution in education. Reading Recovery occurs in most English speaking countries. Marie Clay has been given many awards for her work in education and inducted into the Reading Hall of Fame. She is widely recognized for articles and books that she has written over the years.

Meet Glenda Bissex!

Glenda Bissex started as a high school English teacher and has since, worked with children of all ages, including adults. She has been a researcher for the Vermont Writing Program and also enjoys mentoring teacher researchers. She is the founder of the National Writing Project.

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