Johann Pestalozzi. Johann heinrich pestalozzi often referred to as one of the most influential modern educators was born in zurich switzerland in 1746. 17 1827 brugg switz swiss educational reformer who advocated education of the poor and emphasized teaching methods designed to strengthen the student s own abilities.
His father died shortly afterward and pestalozzi was raised in poverty. January 12 1746 february 17 1827 was a swiss pedagogue and educational reformer who exemplified romanticism in his approach. 17 1827 brugg switz swiss educational reformer who advocated education of the poor and emphasized teaching methods designed to strengthen the student s own abilities.
Johann heinrich pestalozzi january 12 1746 february 17 1827 was a swiss pedagogue and educational reformer who greatly influenced the development of the educational system in europe and america.
Born in zurich switzerland pestalozzi was the son of johann baptiste pestalozzi a middle class protestant physician and susanna hotz pestalozzi. He lived to the age of 81. Born in zurich switzerland pestalozzi was the son of johann baptiste pestalozzi a middle class protestant physician and susanna hotz pestalozzi. 12 1746 zürich died feb.