The global heritage of Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi – the father of modern education
Few people have had as much influence on education as the Swiss Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi. His energy, persistence and courage, sometimes during periods of political upheaval and war, provided a foundation and inspiration for later educationalists such as Maria Montessori. Today, schools all over the world implement his philosophy.
He wanted all children to receive an adequate education, regardless of whether they were rich or poor, boys or girls.