Absorbent Mind - Softcover

Montessori, Maria

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0385280122 ISBN 13: 9780385280129

Publisher: Delta, 1969

Synopsis

THE ABSORBENT MIND explains Maria Montessori's acclaimed educational method, which is now commonly practiced in public and private schools everywhere. Its effectiveness has most recently been demonstrated by the results of a study which indicates that Montessori children have improved behavioral and academic skills compared with children from the mainstream school system. The authors concluded that "when strictly implemented, Montessori education fosters social and academic skills that are equal or superior to those fostered by a pool of other types of schools."

The Montessori method of education has subsequently been applied successfully to children and is quite popular in many parts of the world. Despite much criticism of her method in the early 1930s-1940s, her method of education has undergone a revival. It can now be found on six continents.

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Review

" This book deserves careful reading, for the author' s views are as relevant (and revolutionary) now as when they were first proposed." -- "New York Times Book Review"
" Startling insights...she is an inspiring teacher . . . educators of all persuasions will find her book alive with ideas." -- "Library Journal"
“This book deserves careful reading, for the author’s views are as relevant (and revolutionary) now as when they were first proposed.”—"New York Times Book Review"
“Startling insights...she is an inspiring teacher . . . educators of all persuasions will find her book alive with ideas.”—"Library Journal"
"This book deserves careful reading, for the author's views are as relevant (and revolutionary) now as when they were first proposed."--"New York Times Book Review"
"Startling insights...she is an inspiring teacher . . . educators of all persuasions will find her book alive with ideas."--"Library Journal"

This book deserves careful reading, for the author's views are as relevant (and revolutionary) now as when they were first proposed. "New York Times Book Review"

Startling insights...she is an inspiring teacher . . . educators of all persuasions will find her book alive with ideas. "Library Journal""

This book deserves careful reading, for the author's views are as relevant (and revolutionary) now as when they were first proposed. New York Times Book Review

Startling insights...she is an inspiring teacher . . . educators of all persuasions will find her book alive with ideas. Library Journal

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"This book deserves careful reading, for the author's views are as relevant (and revolutionary) now as when they were first proposed." --New York Times Book Review

"Startling insights...she is an inspiring teacher . . . educators of all persuasions will find her book alive with ideas." --Library Journal

About the Author

Maria Montessori, born in Italy in 1870, dedicated her life to learning how best to educate children--particularly the poorest, most challenged children--during their vulnerable beginnings. Today her legacy is evident worldwide. She died in the Netherlands in 1952.

John Chattin-McNichols, Ph.D., is the President of the American Montessori Society and Professor of Education at Seattle University. He is the author and editor of several books on Montessori education.

Edition details

• Publisher: Delta
• Publication date: 1969
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0385280122
• ISBN 13: 9780385280129
• Binding: Paperback