« L’educazione è un aiuto alla vita. »
“Education is a help to life.”
Maria Montessori (Montessori Method)
Maria Montessori – Montessori Method
Biography:
Maria Montessori (1870–1952) was an Italian physician and educator—the first woman to graduate in medicine in Italy. She developed the Montessori Method, a child-centered approach based on scientific observation of children’s learning. Her philosophy emphasizes independence, freedom within limits, and hands-on learning through sensory experiences.
Key Book:
📘 The Montessori Method (1912) – This foundational book outlines her educational philosophy, the importance of a prepared environment, and the role of the teacher as a guide rather than a lecturer.
The Montessori Method
The Montessori method, developed by Italian physician and educator Maria Montessori, emphasizes independent, hands-on learning in a carefully prepared environment. Children choose activities at their own pace within structured freedom, promoting concentration, responsibility, and intrinsic motivation.
Core Principles:
Child-centered learning
Prepared environment with self-correcting materials
Mixed-age classrooms
Freedom within limits
Learning through all five senses
More Books About
Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius – Angeline Stoll Lillard
→ A modern, research-based analysis of the Montessori approach.
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Teaching Montessori in the Home: The Pre-School Years – Elizabeth G. Hainstock
→ A practical guide for parents applying Montessori at home.
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