04/12/2023
Learn more about Montessori.
What exactly is Montessori?
The word “Montessori” is used to refer to an approach to education developed by Italian doctor and educator Maria Montessori.
Although Montessori education is now over one hundred years old, its fundamental principles have endured and are now validated by the findings of developmental neuroscience.
Many people think that Montessori is a brand or franchise. This is not the case. From its inception, Montessori education began to spread around the world, in each location it adapted to local needs. Authentic Montessori schools share common features and certain essential principles must be present for schools to be truly Montessori.
From its start, Montessori education has taken a research-based approach. This means that, rather than drawing from a predetermined philosophy or aim, its principles have emerged from careful observation of children, as well as reflection and analysis of what is known about child development. It draws its methodology from an understanding of human nature informed by scientific research. Certain principles and processes have endured and form the basis of good educational practice universally today. All of these principles have been confirmed by recent research to result in excellent academic, socio-emotional and physical outcomes.
