“The greatest triumph of our educational method should always be this: to bring about the spontaneous progress of the child.”
Quote by Maria Montessori
Work
The Montessori Method
This book presents the educational principles developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, emphasizing the importance of self-directed learning and the preparation of an environment conducive to child development. more
Author
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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