The Montessori Method: The Origins of an Educational Innovation: Including an Abridged and Annotated Edition of Maria Montessori's The Montessori Method

by Maria Montessori, Gerald L. Gutek (Editor)

An essential resource for all students and scholars of early childhood education, this book offers a rich array of material about Maria Montessori and the Montessori Method. Distinguished education scholar Gerald Gutek begins with an in-depth biography of Montessori, exploring how a determined young woman overcame the obstacles that blocked her educational and career opportunities in Italy during the late Victorian age. The author then analyzes the sources and influences that shaped the Montessori philosophy of education. After laying the foundation for Montessori's development, Gutek presents an annotated and abridged edition of The Montessori Method (1912), the seminal work that introduced her educational innovations to a U.S. audience. The book concludes with key historical documents, including disciple Anne E. George's notes on the Montessori lectures and William H. Kilpatrick's critique of the Montessori method. Preserving the historical context of Montessori's contribution, Gutek also shows the continuing relevance of her thought to educational reform in the twenty-first century.

Genres: Education, Nonfiction

306 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Maria Montessori was an Italian physician, educator, philosopher, humanitarian and devout Catholic; she is best known for her philosophy and the Montessori method of education of children from birth to adolescence. Her educational method is in use today in a number of public as well as private schools throughout the world.

Reviews

[دعاء مجدي · Rating 3 out of 5]

و أخييييرا انهيت هذا الكتاب الطويل جدا !
و برغم ان فى هذه النسخة قد قام الكاتب بحذف الكثير من الحشو من كتاب ماريا منتسورى الأصلى ، الا انه ما زال يحتوى على الكثير من الحشو الممل برأيى
و هذا لا يمنع انى استفدت منه كثيرا لكن ليس على قدر الوقت الذى امضيته بقراءته
اكثر فصل استمتعت بقراءته هو الفصل الخامس عشر
Intellectual Education
و الثلاث فصول التالية له كانت مفيدة ايضا

[Roberto · Rating 4 out of 5]

An abridged version....

[Janice Barclay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every child in the world deserves an education like this. Maria Montessori is the epitome of Educator excellence and every teacher should read this book.

[Christiana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good gravy I'm STILL reading this book ... it's gotten to the interesting parts about how/what exercises are done in a Montessori Children's House (Casa dei Bambini).


It's made me VERY EXCITED for my daughter to start Montessori school!