MARIA MONTESSORI
Maria Montessori was the first female physician in Italy. She early on conducted research in psychiatry.
She scientifically observed the development and learning patterns of children, including those with physical or psychological disabilities. She also studied philosophy, anthropology, and psychology.
She scientifically observed the development and learning patterns of children, including those with physical or psychological disabilities. She also studied philosophy, anthropology, and psychology.
She analyzed the works of influential figures who influenced the development of her own approach and method, including Jean Marc Gaspard Itard (1775 - 1838), Edouard Seguin (1812-1880), Jacob Rodriguez Pereira (1715-1780), Jean Jacques Rousseau (1712-1771), Johann Pestalozzi, Robert Owen, and Friedrich Fröbel.
In 1907, eager to put her own educational ideas into practice, she had the opportunity to obtain a large room, the right to welcome 50 to 60 children aged 3 to 7 from a disadvantaged neighborhood in Rome, and a teacher. This class became the first Casa dei Bambini ("Children's House") created by Ms. Montessori, who initially spent a lot of time observing the children in this environment.
From her observations, her principles and pedagogical method were born. She sought to combine freedom in activity (liberating children from obstacles that hinder their development), assistance, and respect for the child's natural development.
In 1907, eager to put her own educational ideas into practice, she had the opportunity to obtain a large room, the right to welcome 50 to 60 children aged 3 to 7 from a disadvantaged neighborhood in Rome, and a teacher. This class became the first Casa dei Bambini ("Children's House") created by Ms. Montessori, who initially spent a lot of time observing the children in this environment.
From her observations, her principles and pedagogical method were born. She sought to combine freedom in activity (liberating children from obstacles that hinder their development), assistance, and respect for the child's natural development.