It is simplistic and wrong to say that Montessori is a method of education. While it is a philosophy bordering on the spiritual, it is first and foremost a philosophy that has at its heart, the best interests of the child - and not what we think they might be but what they truly are! It has been developed through rigorous scientific endeavour by Dr. Maria Montessori.
Today, many centres use the title Montessori, some without a great deal of understanding and some of them do Montessori education a great injustice. I am a recent enthusiast and have been lucky enough to experience this amazing pedagogy for myself after almost ten years in mainstream.
I cannot believe it is not more well known or practiced. Correctly implemented, Montessori education is an amazing journey and may it long continue. If you love working with children and genuinely want them to reach their full potential then I would urge you to begin your Montessori journey now...if you really discover what it is all about then it will transform the way you think.
Today, many centres use the title Montessori, some without a great deal of understanding and some of them do Montessori education a great injustice. I am a recent enthusiast and have been lucky enough to experience this amazing pedagogy for myself after almost ten years in mainstream.
I cannot believe it is not more well known or practiced. Correctly implemented, Montessori education is an amazing journey and may it long continue. If you love working with children and genuinely want them to reach their full potential then I would urge you to begin your Montessori journey now...if you really discover what it is all about then it will transform the way you think.