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Gymnastics at the Hermitage School, Brussels, Belgium
Gymnastics at the Hermitage School, Brussels, Belgium, founded in 1907 by Jean-Ovide Decroly ), a Belgian teacher and psychologist. Date: circa 1920
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Aerobics Belgian Brussels Educational Exercise Gymnastics Hermitage Innovative Physical Schools Stretches Stretching Technique Techniques Unusual 1907 Lermitage
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Gymnastics at the Hermitage School, Brussels, Belgium: A Snapshot of Innovative Education in the 1920s This photograph offers a glimpse into the unique educational practices at the Hermitage School in Brussels, Belgium, circa 1920. Founded in 1907 by Jean-Ovide Decroly (1871-1932), a renowned Belgian teacher and psychologist, the Hermitage School was at the forefront of progressive educational methods during the early 20th century. Decroly believed that physical activity was essential for children's development and incorporated innovative gymnastics techniques into his curriculum. In this photograph, a group of young students can be seen engaging in a variety of gymnastic exercises under the watchful eye of their teacher. The unusual poses and techniques displayed in the image reflect Decroly's forward-thinking approach to physical education, which emphasized flexibility, balance, and coordination. The students appear focused and engaged, demonstrating the fun and enjoyable nature of these unconventional exercises. The Hermitage School's gymnastics program was just one aspect of Decroly's holistic educational philosophy, which emphasized the importance of both intellectual and physical development. Decroly's methods were influential in the fields of education and psychology, and his work paved the way for the development of modern approaches to child-centered education. This photograph serves as a fascinating reminder of the innovative and unusual educational practices that emerged during the 1920s, and the lasting impact of Jean-Ovide Decroly's groundbreaking work at the Hermitage School in Brussels.
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