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Montessori education was first introduced in 1907 with Maria Montessoris first
school, the Casa dei Bambini (Childrens House), part of an urban renewal project in a
low-income district of Rome. By 1910, teachers throughout the world were eager to learn
it. Early Montessori educators were taught by Dr. Montessori herself. Her courses drew
students from as far as Chile and Australia, and within a few years there were
Montessori schools on 5 continents.
In the United States, the first Montessori school opened in 1911 in Scarborough,
New York. By 1916, more than 100 Montessori schools were operating in 22 states.
The montessori method views the child as one who is naturally eager for
knowledge and capable of initiating learning in a supportive, thoughtfully prepared
learning environment. It is an approach that values the human spirit and the
development of the whole childphysical, social, emotional, cognitive.
Components necessary for a program to be considered authentically Montessori
include multi age groupings that foster peer learning, uninterrupted blocks of work time,
and guided choice of work activity.The classroom is prepared by the teacher to
encourage independence, freedom within limits, and a sense of order. The child, through
individual choice, makes use of what the environment offers to develop himself,
interacting with the teacher when support and/or guidance is needed.
Multi Age groupings are a trademark of the Montessori Method: younger children
learn from older children; older children reinforce their learning by teaching concepts
they have already mastered. This arrangement to them, mirrors the real world, where
individuals work and socialize with people of all ages and personalities.
Dr. Montessoris early research focused on educating young children, but in the
1920s she turned her attention to adolescence. At this stage of development, she
observed, students need activities that help them to understand themselves and to find
their place in the world.
She proposed residential schools where students could work and live in a
trusting community, engaging in real-world activities such as farming or marketing their
own handmade goods. By experiencing human interdependence, she believed, students
would learn how society is organized and develop the skills needed to meet the worlds
challenges in a positive way. Today, many Montessori schools serving adolescents
provide real-life opportunities such as those suggested by Dr. Montessori, although
relatively few in the U.S. are residential schools.
Bibliography (Annotated Scholarly Works)
Montessori the Science Behind Genius is written through a person who was at first
skeptical about Montessori schooling. Lillard wrote the book in order to have accessibility
for teachers, and parents. Lillard goes through eight main foundations of Montessori
schooling. This book states what is wrong with the public school system and why
Montessori better serves children. Montessori the Science Behind genius addresses
possible doubts parents and educators might have. This is a great tool that goes over
how Montessori works and why it works.

Lillard, A.S. (2005). Montessori: The science behind the genius. New York: Oxford
University Press.
Culture, Craft, & Coherence briefly goes over Maria Montessori but its main focus is the
importance of proper Montessori teacher training. The article illustrates the importance
through three different steps. The steps being culture, craft and coherence of
Montessori. The article highlights the importance that the training does to a teacher. The
teachers are completely transformed in order to fully understand the children they go
through a series of human development outlook.
Cossentino, J. (2009). Culture, Craft, & Coherence: The Unexpected Vitality of
Montessori Teacher Training. Journal of Teacher Education, 60(5), 520-527.
doi:10.1177/0022487109344593
Peace Profile: Maria Montessori-Peace Through Education Maria Montessoris
determined effort to bring peace through education should not be underestimated. She
considered education as the best means for achieving peace. She was nominated for
the Nobel Peace Prize in the years of 1949 and 1950. According to her, human history
taught us that to achieve peace we must conquer the other and bring submission. The
outcome is that we look at peace from a negative point of view. Thus, in our search for
peace we come across bloody weapons and destitution. This merely reveals the triumph
of war.
Baligadoo, P. D. (2014). Peace Profile: Maria MontessoriPeace Through Education.
Peace Review,
Bibliography (Annotated Websites)
American Montessori Society Education that Transforms Lives. Retrieved April 23, 2016
from https://amshq.org
The American Montessori Society is an innovative website that provides a
detailed description of Montessori Education. It provides helpful resources for
parents and prospective teachers who are seeking valuable information about
this type of schooling. This official website allows parents to be informed and
involved in their childs education. It includes helpful links to the history and
importance of Maria Montessori and her school, family resources such as
helping them find a school for their child, cost, and incorporating ideas for smooth
transitions from school to their home. There is also a link to FAQ (frequently
asked questions) and a search engine that allows parents to ask questions if
needed. All this is included in the website amongst other valuable information.
For prospective guides (teachers), who are eager to be part of the Montessori
Society, the website provides webinars for them to learn more about the
Montessori system and be up to date with current methods. It even provides
dates and locations to future events as well as videos from past events. Overall,
the entire website contains both helpful and valuable information on Montessori
education and why its beneficial.
Association Montessori Internationale. Retrieved April 24, 2016 from http://amiglobal.org/ami

The Association Montessori Internationale serves an outlet/guide for all

Montessori schools. Their website provides detailed information about the
Montessori method and Dr. Maria Montessoris innovative approach to education.
They include research observations on how their method differs from traditional
education and why their approach works. They provide helpful links to curriculum
guidelines, classroom environments, and teacher qualifications. They include a
list of all Montessori schools, internationally, their contact information, and the
different training centers for potential teachers. The entire website serves as a
great tool of information for parents as well as teachers who are seeking
Montessori schools near them.
Montessori Learning Center. Retrieved April 23, 2016 from
http://montessorilearningcenter.com
The Montessori Learning Center is a website that provides information about a
Montessori school in Salinas, Ca. It contains helpful resources about the type of
education provided within their school and the overall benefits of enrolling their
child in a Montessori school. The website also includes informative links about
their schools tuition as well as on parents involvement. They include a FAQ page,
their contact information in case there are questions, and even accommodate
tours schedules for parents.
Santa Cruz Montessori. Retrieved April 23, 2016 from http://www.scms.org
The Santa Cruz Montessori website is another Montessori school located in
Santa Cruz, Ca. Their website provides helpful information on the benefits of
their school as well as provides helpful links for parents who are seeking a
different alternative in their childs learning. They include a detailed list of the
programs they offer within their school as well as their daily schedules. There are
informative links to their tuition, financial aid, and parent involvement. They even
offer parents short biographies on the teachers who work in their school. Overall,
the entire website is a welcoming and helpful resource.
Tomorrows Child , Montessori Foundation
This magazine highlights the purpose of Montessori schooling. The magazine
covers the schedule for the children. Tomorrows Child addresses any concerns
the parents might have for their children. The magazine goes into detail about
how the class structure is ran and how it is beneficial for the children. This
informative magazine is for the new parents or interested parents into a
Montessori school.