Publisher's Synopsis
""A Guide to the Montessori Method"" by Ellen Yale Stevens is a book that was first published in 1913. It is a comprehensive guide to the Montessori method of education, which was developed by Maria Montessori, an Italian physician and educator. The book explains the principles and practices of the Montessori method, which emphasizes child-centered learning and encourages children to learn through exploration and discovery. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the Montessori method. The first chapter provides an overview of the method and its history, while the second chapter discusses the role of the teacher in the Montessori classroom. The following chapters cover topics such as the prepared environment, the use of materials, and the importance of observation and assessment in the Montessori method.Throughout the book, Stevens emphasizes the importance of allowing children to learn at their own pace and in their own way. She also stresses the importance of creating a supportive and nurturing environment that encourages children to explore and discover. Overall, ""A Guide to the Montessori Method"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the Montessori method of education. It provides a detailed and comprehensive overview of the method, and offers practical advice for implementing it in the classroom.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
