Tuiskon Ziller (22 December 1817, Wasungen -20 April 1882, Leipzig) was a German educator, philosopher and pedagogue, a representative of the Herbartian pedagogy.
Ziller was influenced by the educational ideas of Johann Friedrich Herbart and played a significant role in the development and dissemination of Herbartian pedagogy.
He advocated for a systematic and organized approach to teaching, based on clear educational objectives and the careful selection and presentation of material.
Ziller also emphasized the importance of individualized instruction, tailoring teaching methods to the needs and abilities of each student.
He conducted research on topics such as attention, memory, and learning, and his work helped to shape the emerging field of educational psychology in the late 19th century.