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Peaceful Children, Peaceful World: The Challenge of Maria Montessori

Peaceful Children, Peaceful World: The Challenge of Maria Montessori delves into the principles and methods developed by Maria Montessori, an influential educator known for her innovative techniques in early childhood education. The book examines how Montessori's philosophy can contribute to creating a peaceful and harmonious world through the education of children. more

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Maria Montessori
Maria Montessori

Maria Montessori, an Italian physician and educator, is known as the father of modern education. Born on August 31, 1870, in Ancona, Italy, she passed away on May 6, 1952. Dr. Montessori achieved remarkable success in the medical field, but she is most famous for her creation of the Montessori educational method, which emphasizes child-centered learning and individualized education. more

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“Whereas banking education anesthetizes and inhibits creative power, problem-posing education involves a constant unveiling of reality. The former attempts to maintain the submersion of consciousness; the latter strives for the emergence of consciousness and critical intervention in reality.”