Joseph Jacotot
French philosopher and educator
Born
March 4th, 1770
255 years ago
Died
1840
185 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
France
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Philosopher and academic contributed to the field of education through innovative teaching methods. Developed the concept of 'universal teaching' based on his experiences of teaching French to students who knew no French. This approach emphasized the idea that students could teach themselves with the correct guidance and resources. Published works in educational philosophy that influenced both contemporaries and later educators. His techniques were applied beyond traditional classroom settings, impacting educational practices in various contexts.
Created the concept of universal teaching
Published key works in educational philosophy
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