Spontaneous Activity in Education: A Basic Guide to the Montessori Methods of Learning in the Classroom - Softcover

Montessori, Maria

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1387895311 ISBN 13: 9781387895311

Publisher: Lulu.com, 2018

Synopsis

Spontaneous Activity in Education details the principles of Maria Montessori's educational philosophy, allowing the reader to grasp her unique and innovative style of teaching. Published in the early 20th century and translated to English in 1917, this manual of education contains a step-by-step account of the approach Montessori took in teaching youngsters. Although a doctor by trade, Montessori held a profound interest in the development of young people's minds, and how best to ensure they fulfill their academic potential. To this end, she devised a system of education which aims to give every child the best chance of success, irrespective of their individual capacity for learning. In this book, the Montessori system is explained in terms useful for parents and teachers alike. Explaining the nature of a child's life, Montessori discusses her personal contributions to experiments in education, and how when these were applied correctly the achievement and advancement of children was improved.

Edition details

• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1387895311
• ISBN 13: 9781387895311
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 172