2nd Edition
Understanding the Montessori Approach Early Years Education in Practice
Introduction 1. Historical context 2. Montessori’s Views of Child Development 3. Organisation of Montessori schools 4. Principles of Montessori Pedagogy 5. Learning in Montessori Settings 6. The Favourable Environment 7. Benefits and Challenges of the Montessori Approach to Children’s lives and communities of today Appendix 1. Montessori education for 12– 18 year olds Appendix 2. Glossary of terms Appendix 3. Key Montessori texts Appendix 4. Leading UK and international Montessori organisations Bibliography Index
Biography
Barbara Isaacs is Chief education Officer, Montessori St. Nicholas Charity / Montessori Centre International.
Mary Whalley, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK
The book is very comprehensive and will introduce those with little or no knowledge of Montessori philosophy very effectively to the approach, whilst also providing a refreshing recap and reference for those who already know a little or more. As with the book introducing Danish Forest School philosophy, this book outlines the Montessori approach in excellent detail – setting its historical context very clearly and – rightly – promoting its global significance right up to the present time. I very much enjoyed reading this and learned a lot from it!
Angela Nurse, formerly Canterbury Christ Church, UK
This is a thorough introduction to Montessori and her methods which has been well-received by students and practitioners alike. The author is very knowledgeable and experienced with a worldwide reputation. It is easily accessible to students and offers plenty of opportunities for thought and discussion, as well as providing materials to further their studies, including Montessori’s own publications.
Lesley Newman, Children’s Centre Head, UK
I consider the existing edition of ‘Understanding the Montessori Approach’ Early Years Education in practice provides a clear description of the Montessori approach to Early Years education. It sets the approach in context referring to the historical beginnings of this approach by charting the career of Maria Montessori. The book is well written and clearly organised to enable the reader to pick out significant areas for their own development as well as being a useful reference book for managers, students and other professionals in the field of Early Years.
