Froebelian

See also: Fröbelian

English

Alternative forms

• Fröbelian

Etymology

Froebel +‎ -ian

Adjective

Froebelian (comparative more Froebelian, superlative most Froebelian)

1. 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.
   • 1908, Journal of Education XXX, “A Child’s Garland of the ‘Fifties’”, page 529:

     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.

Noun

Froebelian (plural Froebelians)

1. One who favours Fröbel's system of education.