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Comenius

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Comenius: Pioneer of Educational Reform

This chapter explores the life of Comenius, an influential figure in the 17th-century educational landscape of Central Europe, shaped by his early struggles and the socio-political turmoil of the time. It highlights his pioneering ideas on pedagogical innovation and the concept of pansofism as a response to the crises of religion, politics, and philosophy during his exile. Additionally, the chapter examines his significant contributions to linguistic education, particularly through his seminal work 'Janua Lingvarum Reserata.'

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