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Chen Heqin: The Father of Preschool Education in China
Chen Heqin (1892.03.5/1982.12.30), a native of Shangyu County, Zhejiang Province, graduated from Columbia University. He is a famous child educator and psychologist in China, the founder of modern early childhood education in China, and one of the four educationists in the Republic of China. He is called "the father of early childhood education in China".

Life education theory

He put forward the theory of "living education" and advocated that the development of children's education in China should suit the national conditions.

Early childhood education system

He founded a complete preschool education and preschool normal education system in China.

Psychological research

He is a famous psychologist in China and has made important contributions to the research of children's psychology.