Maria Montessori

The redemptive power of education

Abstract

Maria Montessori is known for being the creator of one of the most popular pedagogical theories in the world: the Montessori method. Her alternative pedagogy is opposed to traditional teaching, which advocates homogeneous and standardized learning. Montessori advocated that children have The Absorbent Mind, the capacity to develop and learn on their own. In this article, we summarize her fascinating life and some of the most important contributions she has made to education.