John Amos Comenius

John Amos Comenius was a 17th-century Czech philosopher and educator, often regarded as the father of modern education. He championed the idea of universal education, advocating that all children, regardless of background, should have access to learning. Comenius believed in teaching through experience and understanding rather than rote memorization. His influential work, "Didactica Magna," outlined principles of teaching and learning, emphasizing a holistic approach to education. Comenius also promoted the importance of teaching in a child’s native language and integrating subjects. His ideas laid foundational concepts for modern pedagogical practices and influenced educational reform for centuries.