Froebelian
Froebelian adjective: of or relating to Friedrich Fröbel (or Froebel; 1782–1852), German pedagogue who laid the foundation for modern education based on the recognition that children have unique needs and capabilities.
Adjective
Froebelian (comparative more Froebelian, superlative most Froebelian)
- Of or relating to Friedrich Fröbel (or Froebel; 1782–1852), German pedagogue who laid the foundation for modern education based on the recognition that children have unique needs and capabilities.
- We quoted a month or two back some amusing verses from Punch poking fun at child study, pædometry and the new faddists; but it is easy to turn the tables and show the nauseating diet that was provided for children of the early Victorian age when Froebelian methods were unknown.1908, Journal of Education XXX, “A Child’s Garland of the ‘Fifties’”, page 529
Noun
Froebelian (plural Froebelians)
- One who favours Fröbel's system of education.
Forms of Froebelian
| Adjective | |
|---|---|
| comparative | more Froebelian |
| superlative | most Froebelian |
| alternative form | Fröbelian |
| Noun | |
| plural | Froebelians |
Origin of Froebelian
From Froebel + -ian.
Questions about Froebelian
- What does Froebelian mean?
- Froebelian means of or relating to Friedrich Fröbel (or Froebel; 1782–1852), German pedagogue who laid the foundation for modern education based on the recognition that children have unique needs and capabilities.
- What part of speech is Froebelian?
- Froebelian can be an adjective or a noun.
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