Martin Luserke
Martin Luserke (3 May 1880 in Schöneberg near Berlin, Prussia, German Reich – 1 June 1968 in Meldorf, Holstein, Germany) was a progressive pedagogue, a bard, writer and theatre maker. He was one of the leading figures of German progressive education and a precursor of outdoor education. As his distinguished achievement counts the integration of community theatre into school and youth work. It was also integrated in German Youth Movement.
Martin Luserke | |
|---|---|
Martin Luserke at Schule am Meer, Juist, East Frisia, Prussia, 1931 | |
| Born | May 3, 1880 Schöneberg near Berlin, Prussia, German Reich |
| Died | June 1, 1968 (aged 88) Meldorf, Holstein, Germany |
| Resting place | Hage, East Frisia (until 2018), gravestone moved to Juist island's dune cemetery |
| Occupation | Progressive educator, bard, storyteller, writer and theatre maker |
| Nationality | German |
| Education | Herrnhuter Lehrerseminar, University of Jena |
| Literary movement | Progressive education, German Youth Movement |
| Notable awards | 1st Prize of Literaturpreis der Reichshauptstadt Berlin (1935); Cross of Merit (1954); Friedrich-Hebbel-Preis (1958); Golden Medal of University of Kiel (1960) |
| Spouse | Marie Anna "Annemarie" Elisabeth Gerwien (1878–1926) |
| Children | 4 (one daughter, three sons) |
| Relatives | Carl Fridrich Wilhelm Luserke (1851–1931) and Amalie Elisabeth Luserke (1855–1942), nee Lindhorst |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.