"Our
aim is not merely to make children understand, and still less
to force them to memorize, but so to touch their imaginations
as to enthuse them to their innermost core."
Dr.
Maria Montessori
What is Montessori
Outlines of the Montessori philosophy
and approach to childhood education are:
Montessori is a philosophy of education developed
by Dr. Maria Montessori that directs the child to love to learn,
foster independence using the methodology she invented to direct
children to become citizens of the world. It recognizes that children
learn best in an environment of mutual respect and calm which
allows each child to learn at their own pace. The specially designed
materials are used to enhance the various stages of development
Montessori is an educational approach
that supports the individuals in their journey to achieve their
personal potential by creating environments and communities that
offer freedom of choice within limits and that develop respect,
responsibility and resourcefulness.
Dr. Montessori developed a philosophy and a
curriculum to enable each child to think and act for themselves
and for the betterment of others.
Based on the scientific research of Dr. Maria
Montessori, the Montessori method is a student directed holistic
approach to education, centred around experiential learning, with
the goal to help the child find his or her place in the Universe.
Montessori is a philosophy of education developed
by Dr. Maria Montessori that directs the child to love to learn,
foster independence using the methodology she invented to direct
children to become citizens of the world. It recognizes that children
learn best in an environment of mutual respect and calm which
allows each child to learn at their own pace. The specially designed
materials are used to enhance the various stages of development
