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Who were her contemporaries of Maria Montessori

I am am certified Montessori teacher I do not think that the Montessori method is "rigid" with regards to classroom management. There are responsibilities that the children have in the classroom but these are reasonable and things that the children are completely capable of doing and allow for more independence.

Preciosa Soliven is the founder of OB Montessori by learning the Montessori Method in Bergamo and Perugia, Italy. She was tought the Montessori Method by the only son of Maria Montessori, Mario. Preciosa Soliven is married to Maximo Soliven, publisher, journalist, chairman, columnist of the Philippine Star and had three children.

Lena L. Gitter has written:

'The Montessori approach to art education' -- subject(s): Art, Children with mental disabilities, Education, Montessori method of education, Study and teaching (Primary)

'A strategy for fighting the war on poverty' -- subject(s): Education, Montessori method of education, Socially handicapped children

'Montessori and the retarded child' -- subject(s): Children with mental disabilities, Education, Montessori method of education