Spontaneous Activity in Education: A Basic Guide to the Montessori Methods of Learning in the Classroom (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781387895311)

Spontaneous Activity in Education details the principles of Maria Montessori's educational philosophy, allowing the reader to grasp her unique and innovative style of teaching. Published in the early 20th century and translated to English in 1917, this manual of education contains a step-by-step account of the approach Montessori took in teaching youngsters. Although a doctor by trade, Montessori held a profound interest in the development of young people's minds, and how best to ensure they fulfill their academic potential. To this end, she devised a system of education which aims to give every child the best chance of success, irrespective of their individual capacity for learning. In this book, the Montessori system is explained in terms useful for parents and teachers alike. Explaining the nature of a child's life, Montessori discusses her personal contributions to experiments in education, and how when these were applied correctly the achievement and advancement of children was improved.

Author: Maria Montessori
ISBN-10: 1387895311
ISBN-13: 9781387895311
Publisher: Lulu.com
Language: English
Published: 06/20/2018
Pages: 174
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.58lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.40d