Evaluation of Rousseau’s educational thought

Teacher recruitment examinations often involve the educational theories of certain educators. Candidates’ preparation in this area is often piecemeal and unsystematic, or they only have a superficial understanding of the theories without an in-depth understanding. Today, a lecturer from Zhonggong will introduce to you the educational theory knowledge points of relevant celebrities in the teacher recruitment examination. Today we are introducing Rousseau, whose educational ideas are the test points involved in the teacher recruitment examination. I hope that today’s explanation will help you have a clearer and in-depth understanding of it and help you get accurate scores.

1. Character introduction

Jean-Jacques Rousseau, the great French Enlightenment thinker, philosopher, educator, and writer in the 18th century, and the ideological pioneer of the French Revolution in the 18th century. An outstanding democratic political commentator and founder of the romantic literary genre, he is one of the most outstanding representatives of the Enlightenment. His major works include "On the Origin and Foundation of Human Inequality", "The Social Contract", "Emile", "Confessions", etc.

Rousseau's early experience was difficult and ups and downs. His mother died of illness when he was ten days old, and his father chose to flee due to party disputes when he was ten years old, leaving the young Rousseau alone. Because of his poor family, Rousseau did not receive systematic education since he was a child. But he loved reading and kept writing throughout his life. He left behind many magnificent masterpieces.

2. Educational Thoughts

Rousseau did not have a prominent family background, nor did he have any academic experience worth boasting about. His works and thoughts were only praised by future generations after his death.

Rousseau is not only a famous philosopher, but his educational thoughts are still shining brightly even today. Rousseau has loved nature since he was a teenager. This enthusiasm he has taken pains to copy and express in his works. Nature permeated his entire life. Rousseau believed: "Nature wants children to be like children before they become adults." At the same time, he believed that education that conforms to nature must also be free education. Rousseau claimed: "A truly free man only wants what he can get, and only does what he likes to do. I am my first fundamental principle."

His educational work "Emile" has become an instant success When it came out, it caused a great sensation, and the book was once banned. However, the educational ideas contained in it are recognized by more and more people as time goes by.

In philosophy, Rousseau emphasized that human nature is good, and faith is higher than reason; in terms of social outlook, Rousseau insisted on the social contract theory; in terms of educational outlook, he advocated that the purpose of education is to cultivate natural people.

3. Exam question link

1. The representative figure of naturalistic education is ().

A. Rousseau B. Tao Xingzhi C. Locke D. Dewey

1. Answer A.

2. ( ) clearly stated his educational views in the book "Emile".

A. Locke B. Rousseau C. Comenius D. Pestalozzi

2. Answer B.

3. The educational thoughts of French Enlightenment thinker Rousseau are reflected in the book ______________.

3. The answer is "Emile".