Chapter 16- Friedich Froebel

Friedrich Froebel is considered the founder of what?

• Elementary Schools

• Secondary Schools

• Universities

• Kindergarten

Froebel's philosophy of education and its themes of interrelationship and interconnection, reflected what?

• Strong Cultural Knowledge

• Desire for German Unification

• Desire for children strong relationships

• Strong social awareness

True or False: Social and educational ideas were introduced in the United States by Germans who emigrated

• True

• False

Which educational philosopher did Friedrich Froebel study with?

• Plato

• Johann Pestalozzi

• Immanuel Kant

• Johann Gottlieb Fichte

Froebel's philosophy of early childhood education was filled with what?

• Religious Language

• Symbolism

• Meaning

• All of the Above

What reason did Froebel's first school cease operation?

• Only accepted young children

• It had a limit of children that could attend

• It was spiritually oriented

• Deviated from Orthodox Lutheran Doctrines

True or False: Froebel believed that each child should be respected as an individual and be educated according to their needs and interests.

• True

• False

What was introduced to children in Kindergarten in order to introduce to culture and socialize them?

• Songs

• Stories

• Games

• All of the Above

What was Kindergarten's primary focus?

• Childrens' Play

• Academics

• Socializing

• Culture

Check all that apply: Play served as a means of

• Externalizing children's inner thoughts and feelings

• Recapitulating the major stages in human history in children's experiences

• Acting out children's perceptions of adult activities and vocations

• Connecting children to society and culture