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Did Pestalozzi focus on one language region?

  • Yes, only French

  • Yes, only German

  • No, both

  • No, English only

Answer

No, Pestalozzi believed that education should be available to all, regardless of their linguistic background. He advocated for the use of the local vernacular as the medium of instruction, arguing that it would enable students to learn more effectively. Pestalozzi's language teaching methods emphasized the importance of oral language development, vocabulary building, and reading comprehension.
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