Description
1986 First printing. Paperback cover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and bending. Spine has small tears on top and bottom. Pages have been bent in one corner. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-preserved first edition of “Pestalozzi & Education” by Gerald L. Gutek offers a comprehensive exploration of the life and influential educational philosophy of Swiss pedagogue Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi (1746-1827). Pestalozzi’s innovative approach, emphasizing hands-on learning and nurturing the whole child, laid the foundation for modern elementary education. His ideas challenged the rote memorization prevalent in 18th-century classrooms, advocating for a child-centered curriculum that fostered intellectual, moral, and physical development. Gutek’s scholarly yet accessible analysis provides invaluable historical context, tracing Pestalozzi’s journey from his early years to the establishment of his famous school at Yverdon. Collectors and educators alike will appreciate this insightful examination of a pioneering figure whose impact on educational theory and practice remains profound to this day.
