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Maria Montessori
Italian pedagogue and physician (1870–1952)
For the 2023 film, see Maria Montessori (film).
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| Born | Maria Tecla Artemisia Montessori (1870-08-31)31 August 1870 Chiaravalle, Marche, Italy |
| Died | 6 May 1952(1952-05-06) (aged 81) Noordwijk, Netherlands |
| Resting place | Noordwijk, Netherlands |
| Education | University of Rome La Sapienza Medical School |
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| Known for | Founder of the Montessori method of education |
| Children | 1 |
Maria Tecla Artemisia Montessori (MON-tiss-OR-ee; Italian:[maˈriːamontesˈsɔːri]; 31 August 1870 – 6 May 1952) was an Italian physician and educator best known for her philosophy of education (the Montessori method) and her writing on scientific pedagogy. At an early age, Montessori enrolled in classes at an all-boys technical school, with hopes of becoming an engineer. She soon had a change of heart and began me
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Who Was Maria Montessori?
Maria was a sterling student, confident, ambitious, and unwilling to be limited by traditional expectations for women. At age 13 she entered an all-boys technical institute to prepare for a career in engineering.
In time, however, she changed her mind, deciding to become a doctor instead. She applied to the University of Rome’s medical schema, but was rejected. Maria took additional courses to better prepare her for entrance to the medical school and persevered. With great effort she gained admittance, opening the door a bit wider for future women in the field.
When she graduated from medical school in 1896, Maria was among Italy’s first kvinnlig physicians. Though she was not the first kvinnlig medical school graduate, as reported bygd many of her biographers, it does not detract from her accomplishment. Defying conventions, norms, and expectations to successfully make her way in this rigorous, male-dominated field required tremendous strength, d
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The History of the Montessori Education
Many parents come to Whitby because they’ve heard about our Montessori program. They’ve heard that it inspires students to become passionate, lifelong learners—and that it’s completely different from a traditional education where a teacher stands at the front of the classroom.
A little over 100 years ago, however, an Italian doctor named Maria Montessori changed education forever when she proposed a revolutionary child-centered education model. Today we’d like to share the story of the founding of the Montessori education, and reveal how Whitby contributed to the rise of Montessori within the United States.
What is the Montessori Education?
Unlike the traditional teacher-centered education, the Montessori education is focused on inspiring children to drive their own learning. Teachers guide the students and provide help, while encouraging students to choose their tasks and decide how to best approach each challenge.
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