Maria Montessori - Wikipedia Maria Tecla Artemisia Montessori ( ˌmɒntɪˈsɔːri MON-tiss-OR-ee; Italian: [maˈriːa montesˈsɔːri]; 31 August 1870 – 6 May 1952) was an Italian physician and educator best known for her philosophy of education (the Montessori method) and her writing on scientific pedagogy
Maria Montessori | Biography Facts | Britannica Maria Montessori, Italian educator and originator of the educational system that bears her name The Montessori system is based on belief in the creative potential of children, their drive to learn, and the right of each child to be treated as an individual
Biography of Maria Montessori The Montessori family moved to Rome in late 1874, and in 1876 the young Maria enrolled in the local state school on Via di San Nicolo da Tolentino As her education progressed, she began to break through the barriers which constrained women’s careers
Maria Montessori - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy Maria Montessori (1870–1952) was one of the most influential pedagogues of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, developing an educational method that currently guides over 15,000 schools in dozens of countries Montessori was never merely a teacher, however
About Dr. Maria Montessori | The American Montessori Society Following her initial successes, Maria Montessori dedicated her life to advancing her child-centered educational approach She lectured extensively, wrote numerous articles and books, and developed a teacher training program for the Montessori Method
San Jose Montessori School - Home Since 1970, our school has been dedicated to nurturing the development of the whole child using the Montessori approach to education This approach creates a strong foundation for both child and family that will serve them for a lifetime of learning to follow
Who is Maria Montessori? - The Glen Montessori School Maria Montessori, a pioneering medical doctor, scientist, educator, and advocate for children, was born in Italy in 1870 Her journey was not without challenges; she defied societal norms by pursuing technical and medical education, becoming one of Italy's first female doctors
What is Montessori? - Maria Montessori Institute Montessori responds to every individual’s unique interests, needs and abilities, supporting their natural development academically, emotionally and socially The Montessori approach was developed by Maria Montessori in the 1900's but is more relevant today than ever before