The earliest monograph on pedagogy in the west began to form in ancient Greece, which played an important role in the development history of this field. In fact, in Europe, the early development of pedagogy was closely related to philosophy, humanism and theology, which reflected its special position in social cognition at that time.
1. The urgency of good information (1404)
Written by humanist Pietro Paolo Verguet Rio, this book is considered as one of the earliest educational works in the West. This book describes the education system of ancient Rome in detail and puts forward a new education method to meet the requirements of the times that emphasized personal ability and practical value in the late Middle Ages.
The author emphasizes that only by teaching grammar, rhetoric, poetry and other knowledge can we cultivate citizens with correct thoughts and behaviors.
2. Humanities Education (1423)
This book, written by humanist Tacconelli, had an important influence on Italian education reform in the late Middle Ages. The book puts forward the concept of "classical philosophy of language".
That is, people explore philosophy by learning ancient Greek and Latin and the values conveyed by these cultures. The book further expounds the idea of free education and emphasizes that education should pursue the development of students' individuality and creativity.
3. On education (on education, 1644)
This book, written by British philosopher John Locke, is one of the most influential educational works in the West, which has had a far-reaching impact on later educational thought and practice.
Locke believes that the purpose of education should be to cultivate children's nature and talent, rather than simply instilling knowledge. He also stressed that learning should be combined with real life, and students should gain knowledge and skills from activities and experiences.