Montessori and Early Childhood
A Guide for Students
- Susan Feez - University of New England, Armidale, Australia
Early Childhood Education | International & Comparative Education | Policy & Planning
By helping the reader understand the influence of Montessori on contemporary early years policy and practice, the book outlines ideas relevant to all early years settings, and suggests ways for all early childhood educators to apply these ideas in practice.
The book looks in detail at:
- the Montessori story
- the child as worker and the adult as observer
- developing independence and concentration
- using the senses to build the foundations for learning
- early communication and language
- early mathematics
- cultural knowledge and understanding
- Maria Montessori, and other early childhood pioneers
Within each chapter are definitions of the key concepts of the Montessori approach, questions for reflection and discussion, activities and suggestions for further reading. This book focuses on the 3 to 6 age range.
Susan Feez is a Lecturer in the Faculty of Education at the University of New England, Armidale, Australia.
A clearly presented text exploring the philosophy of Montessori. It is suitable for both students studying the Early Years and for the Early Years practitioner.
An interesting exploration of this approach. Provides additional information and focused discussion allowing students to develop their understanding
An interesting and informative book, it will give students an insight into the methods and diversity of the montessori method.
This is a most useful text for students needing extra reading material for their course in Early Years.
Great introduction to Montessori method. Students love it.
A good guide to Montessori for all students
Useful background reading or our early years student teachers who explore the early years pioneers in their first year specialism module
Useful addition to this module and Practice in Early Years Settings (ED2035)
Very clearly written with so much practical information. Very useful introductory material