Böcker av Dr Marion O'Donnell

Maria Montessori is a major thinker in education. This title offers an account of Montessori's educational thought. It is divided into: intellectual biography, critical exposition of Montessori's work, and, the reception and influence of Montessori's work and the relevance of the work.

Montessori students aged 3-18 study in a stress-free environment with no timetables, no examinations and no homework and yet they are independent and self-disciplined learners. This title considers the origins of Montessori education, examines the key themes of this philosophy of education and explores the relevance of Montessori practices.