Basic ideas of Montessori educational theory

Maria Montessori

This book reviews, as is evident from its title, «The basic ideas of Montessori educational theory: excerpts From the teachings and writings of Maria Montessori. It allows the reader a vivid analysis of Maria Montessori's educational and methodological beliefs and discusses her views on important problems of education In the family, in the pre-school stage, and in the environment around the child. In addition, it discusses religious education and its relationship to the normal development of the child. This work also includes a valuable and concise biography of Montessori, excerpts from a wide range of her published writings Bibliography arranged by date.