The Montessori Method - Hardcover

by Maria Montessori (Author), J. Hunt (Introduction by)

The Montessori Method is a classic educational book written by Maria Montessori, an Italian physician and educator. Originally published in 1912, the book outlines Montessori's educational philosophy and method, which is based on the idea that children learn best through self-directed exploration and discovery.Montessori believed that children have an innate desire to learn and that the role of the educator is to facilitate that learning by creating a prepared environment that allows children to work independently and at their own pace. The book describes the various materials and activities that Montessori developed to support this approach, including sensory materials, language materials, and practical life activities.The Montessori Method also provides insight into Montessori's views on child development, including her belief that children go through sensitive periods during which they are particularly receptive to certain types of learning. Montessori's ideas have had a profound influence on early childhood education around the world, and her method is still used in many Montessori schools today.Overall, The Montessori Method is a seminal work in the field of education and an essential read for anyone interested in the Montessori approach to learning and child development.1912. Montessori, the first Italian woman M.D., was one of the great pioneers in studying the intellectual development of the young child. Only through movement and manipulation, through thinking with the senses, does the child proceed to later abstract thinking. The doctor carried her insight; that children learned through all their senses, to its logical conclusion. On their way to cleanliness, order, poise, and conversation, children use the Montessori materials-inherently logical and aesthetically pleasing-to develop a sense for order and logical thought, and a firm foundation for success in learning.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.