In addition to using case studies and qualitative research, Montessori also relies on powerful rhetoric to persuade readers of the ineffectiveness of traditional educational methods. For example, in one section of The Montessori Method, the author refers to the "principle of slavery" that still informs the traditional school (Montessori)
The Montessori method can be described as a "more genuine, natural experience" than formal education provided (Flaherty). Another keynote of the Montessori method is the de-centering of the teacher (Smith)
At the time these children were considered un-teachable, yet under Montessori's guidance they reached a level of learning where they successfully passed school examinations along-side children who had no mental disabilities (Stephenson, 1998). Many ideas and values make up the Montessori model of teaching, but the main idea is that "the purpose of education is to fully develop human potentialities" (Dubble, 1998, p
In her work at The Children's House in Rome, Italy, she fostered great learning in children who otherwise would receive the most minor educations. In this process, she emphasized the importance of movement, spontaneity, choice, and responsibility, all things that children from the poor slums of Rome were not getting (DuCharme 1992)
Her methods led people, including educators, to take a good look at the processes by which nations all over the world educated their children. In some cases, such as the education of mentally disabled children, Maria Montessori was able to teach children who were considered "ineducable" (Stephenson, 1998, p
Even children with multiple and severe disabilities have received considerable benefits after being integrated into Montessori classrooms. The integrated environment seems to be a positive learning experience for both disabled and non-disabled students (Thompson, 1991)
Finally, implications of the Montessori Methods and its practice on the current profession of education are detailed, and the impact of the theory and the life history of Maria Montessori on the perspectives of the author are also discussed. Background Biographical Sketch: Maria Montessori was a pioneer from a very early age, and both the fact that her pioneering behavior was encouraged and impact that this pioneering had on her outlook and perspectives were of tremendous influence in the shaping of her educational philosophy and methods (Kramer 1988)
This began a life-long exploration by Montessori of educational techniques and theories that could benefit all learners, and especially children, as the successes that Montessori had with disabled students seemed to clearly suggest to her that her experimental methods could bring "normal" children to even higher levels of achievement (Kramer 1988; IMI 2011). This truth, apparent to Maria Montessori from the beginning, has been proven true time and time again for the past century; beginning with a school in Rome, then the Italian publication of her theories, and finally with publication in English and other languages as well as with the general exporting of her ideas, the Montessori philosophy of education and approach to teaching is now in schools worldwide (Montessori 1912; Kramer 1988; IMI 2011)
This began a life-long exploration by Montessori of educational techniques and theories that could benefit all learners, and especially children, as the successes that Montessori had with disabled students seemed to clearly suggest to her that her experimental methods could bring "normal" children to even higher levels of achievement (Kramer 1988; IMI 2011). This truth, apparent to Maria Montessori from the beginning, has been proven true time and time again for the past century; beginning with a school in Rome, then the Italian publication of her theories, and finally with publication in English and other languages as well as with the general exporting of her ideas, the Montessori philosophy of education and approach to teaching is now in schools worldwide (Montessori 1912; Kramer 1988; IMI 2011)
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