| Description |
xxi, 216 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 18 cm |
| Contents |
Childhood, a social problem -- Era of the child -- Accused -- Biological interlude -- Newborn child -- Natural instincts -- Spiritual embryo -- Psychic development -- Order -- Intelligence -- Obstacles to growth -- Walking -- Hand -- Rhythm -- Substitution of the personality -- Movement -- Lack of comprehension -- Intelligence of love -- Education of the child -- Observations and discoveries -- "Method" -- Pampered children -- Spiritual preparation of the teacher -- Deviations -- Repercussions on physical health -- Conflict between adult and child -- Instinct to work -- Two different kinds of work -- Guiding instincts -- Child as a teacher -- Rights of the child |
| Summary |
Before anything else, this book is a description of the child, seen with the exactness of a scientist and the empathy of a warm heart. From this understanding grew the way of teaching based on collaborating with the needs and powers of a child and the removing of obstacles to this growth that has come to be known as the Montessori Method |
| Notes |
First published: Notre Dame, Ind. : Fides, 1966 |
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Translated from the Italian |
| Subject |
Child development.
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Child psychology.
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Education.
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Montessori method of education.
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| Author |
Costelloe, M. Joseph, translator
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| LC no. |
66020175 |
| ISBN |
0345305833 (paperback) |
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9780345305831 (paperback) |
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