Froebelian

Adjective

 * 1) Of or relating to  (or Froebel; 1782–1852), German pedagogue who laid the foundation for modern education based on the recognition that children have unique needs and capabilities.
 * 2) * 1908, Journal of Education XXX, “A Child’s Garland of the ‘Fifties’”, page 529:
 * We quoted a month or two back some amusing verses from Punch poking fun at child study, pædometry and the new faddists; but it is easy to turn the tables and show the nauseating diet that was provided for children of the early Victorian age when Froebelian methods were unknown.

Noun

 * 1) One who favours Fröbel's system of education.