Maria Montessori
Maria Montessori was an Italian physician and educator who developed the Montessori Method of education, which revolutionized the approach to early childhood education. Born in 1870, Montessori was the first woman to graduate from the University of Rome La Sapienza Medical School.
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Born in 1870, Montessori was the first woman to graduate from the University of Rome La Sapienza Medical School. She initially worked with mentally disabled children and later expanded her educational philosophy to encompass all children. Montessori believed in allowing children to learn at their own pace and in a self-directed manner. She emphasized the importance of a prepared environment and hands-on materials for children to explore and learn from. Through her method, Montessori aimed to cultivate independent, self-confident, and responsible individuals. Her approach has been widely adopted globally and continues to influence education today. Montessori also wrote several books on education and established a training institute to prepare teachers in her method. She died in 1952, but her legacy lives on through the numerous Montessori schools and educational centers worldwide.