Kindergarten section of the Hermitage School, Brussels
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Kindergarten section of the Hermitage School, Brussels
The Kindergarten section of the Hermitage School, Brussels, Belgium, founded in 1907 by Jean-Ovide Decroly ), a Belgian teacher and psychologist. Date: circa 1920
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Belgian Birdcage Brussels Cage Educational Hermitage Infant Innovative Nursery Pictures Progressive Pupil Schools Technique Techniques 1907
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This photograph offers a glimpse into the progressive and innovative Kindergarten section of the Hermitage School in Brussels, Belgium, founded in 1907 by the visionary Belgian teacher and psychologist, Jean-Ovide Decroly. Decroly is renowned for his groundbreaking educational techniques that emphasized the importance of individual development and play-based learning for young children. The image, circa 1920, depicts a lively classroom filled with curious and engaged pupils. The children are seen engaged in various activities, including drawing and creating pictures. One young boy holds a birdcage, perhaps an allegory for the nurturing and protective environment Decroly's educational philosophy aimed to provide. Decroly's approach to education was considered modern and revolutionary for its time. He believed that children should be given the freedom to learn at their own pace and in their own way. His techniques, which included the use of leading questions and observation, were influential in shaping the educational landscape, particularly in Europe. The Kindergarten section of the Hermitage School was a pioneering institution, embodying Decroly's progressive educational ideas. The photograph serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of Decroly's work and the importance of play-based learning in early childhood education.
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