The International Froebel Society
Aims and Purposes
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To provide an international forum for the development of the principles
of educational theory and practice associated with the child-centred
philosophy of Friedrich Froebel
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To establish opportunities internationally for research, discussion
and debate on early childhood education
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To study, promote and develop Froebelian theory and practice in
early childhood education world wide
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To promote university accredited certificates and diplomas in
professional practice in early years education and related topics
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To offer international recognition and accreditation for Froebelian
educational practice
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To monitor andevaluate Froebelian educational activity internationally
Origins
The International Froebel Society was formed at a conference in Dresden
in October 2002. The active central group includes people mainly from
Germany, England, the USA and Ireland who have an academic, professional
or practitioner interest in the educational principles and practices promoted
by Friedrich Froebel (1782-1852).
The guiding principles which members adhere to are listed here.
(See also the Elements
of a Froebelian Education at www.froebel.org.uk.)
Committee
The IFS Organising Committee comprises:
Franciska Bayliss (Chair) [UK]
Professor
Kevin Brehony [UK]
Dr
David Carey [Ireland]
Professor
Helmut Heiland [Germany]
Dr
Jeanne Keay [UK]
Dr
Chris Lloyd [UK]
Professor
Karl Neumann [Germany]
Heinrike Schauwecker-Zimmer [Germany]
Brian
Tubbert [Ireland]
Dr Peter Weston (President) [UK]
Activities
Activities
so far have been the organising of two international conferences.
The
first was held at Froebel College, Roehampton University, London,
England in July 2004.

The programme of speakers and presentations
is attached here.
The second international conference was held at Froebel College,
Dublin, in June-July 2006. The programme is attached here.

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The outline of a most interesting presentation on ‘The
Development of Froebel Education in Kenya and East Africa’ is
accessible here.

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