Montessori Method And The American School (1913)

The Montessori Method and the American School is a book written by Florence Elizabeth Ward and published in 1913. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Montessori Method of education and its potential application in American schools. The Montessori Method is a child-centered educational approach developed by Maria Montessori, an Italian physician and educator. Ward's book discusses the principles and practices of the Montessori Method, including the use of hands-on materials, the importance of self-directed learning, and the role of the teacher as a facilitator rather than a traditional authority figure. The book also examines the potential benefits of the Montessori Method for American children, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.In addition to discussing the Montessori Method, Ward also examines the state of American education at the time of the book's publication. She critiques the traditional educational system and argues that the Montessori Method offers a more effective and innovative approach to education.Overall, The Montessori Method and the American School is a seminal work in the history of American education. It introduced the Montessori Method to American educators and helped to popularize this child-centered approach to learning.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.