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Who were her contemporaries of Maria Montessori
The Montessori Method goes up to the Primary stage ( 12 yrs of age).Dr. Maria Montessori MD, (1870-1952), is the founder of the Montessoi Method of education.According to her:"Scientific observation has established that education is not what the teacher gives; education is a natural process spontaneously carried out by the human individual, and is acquired not by listening to words but by experiences upon the environment. The task of the teacher becomes that of preparing a series of motives of cultural activity, spread over a specially prepared environment, and then refraining from obtrusive interference."-Maria Montessori, Education for a New World( The person posting this answer is both a Primary School Teacher, English Language Teacher, also teaches English as a Second Language and has a Primary Montessori Teaching Diploma.)
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
Reginald Calvert Orem has written: 'Montessori and the special child' -- subject(s): Montessori method of education, Special education 'Learning to see and seeing to learn' -- subject(s): Blind, Education, Montessori method of education
Montessori materials are educational tools designed to support the Montessori method, an educational approach developed by Maria Montessori. These materials are hands-on and sensorial, promoting independent learning and exploration. Kid Advance Montessori offers a range of materials, including sensorial items, math manipulatives, and language tools, fostering a child's cognitive and motor skills development in a self-paced, interactive manner.
Elizabeth G. Hainstock has written: 'Teaching Montessori in the Home: The Pre-School Years' 'Comment edudquer votre enfant selon la methode Montessori' -- subject(s): Montessori method of education, Domestic education 'Teaching Montessori in the home: the school years' -- subject(s): Montessori method of education, Domestic education, Preschool Education
I am in 6th grade and go to a montessori school in Chicago montessori is a fantastic curiculum for children of all ages. MY school goes a great job of meeting the needs of kids of all different ages.I love my school
Augusto Scocchera has written: 'Maria Montessori' -- subject(s): Biography, Educators, Montessori method of education
One impressive aspect of the Montessori method is its emphasis on fostering independence and self-directed learning in children. This approach allows children to explore and discover at their own pace, promoting a deep understanding of concepts. Additionally, the multi-age classrooms encourage collaboration and mentorship among students, supporting holistic development.