Montessori's experiments contain the affirmation of a new doctrine and the illustration of a new method in regard to the teaching of grammer, reading and metrics. This book, we hope, a faithful rendition of her work.
In The Montessori Method, Maria Montessori introduces a scientific approach to pedagogy. The Montessori schools which she established and developed are intended for children three to seven years of age. The children are allowed as much freedom as possible and are provided with "didactic materials" which are various artifacts which they can use to educate themselves. They are supervised by a single directress whose primary task is too observe the ...