Pestalozzianism

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proper noun

The system of education introduced by Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi (1746-1827), Swiss teacher, involving more active learning and less word-based instruction.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. The system of education introduced by Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi (1746-1827), Swiss teacher, involving more active learning and less word-based instruction.

Origin

From Pestalozzian + -ism.

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APA

Pestalozzianism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Pestalozzianism

MLA

“Pestalozzianism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Pestalozzianism. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Pestalozzianism,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Pestalozzianism.

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