Named Pedagogical Models and Movements

Named Pedagogical Models and Movements groups whole, historically named systems of schooling, each identified by its own founder, institution or setting rather than by a single technique or philosophy alone. Belongs here: Montessori Education, developed by Maria Montessori from her work at Rome's Casa dei Bambini; Waldorf Education, based on Rudolf Steiner's educational philosophy; the Reggio Emilia Approach, developed by Loris Malaguzzi with parents in villages around Reggio Emilia; the Socratic Method, built on argumentative dialogue; and Direct Instruction, the scripted, teacher-led sequence moving from modeling through guided to independent practice. Does not belong here: a general learning paradigm such as Cognitivism, grouped under Learning Theory Paradigms, and a single classroom strategy that is not itself a whole named school system, such as Flipped Classroom, grouped under Active and Experiential Learning Strategies.