

- Why is it important for you to have an appreciation for the ideas, professional accomplishments, and contributions of great educators?
- What are the basic beliefs of people who have influenced early childhood education: Luther, Comenius, Locke, Rousseau, Pestalozzi, Owen, Froebel, Dewey, Maslow, Erikson, and Gardner?
- How have the beliefs and ideas of great educators such as Piaget and Vygotsky influenced early childhood programs?
- How is contemporary education influenced by historical people and events?