What is Montessori? A Basic Guide to the Principles, Practices, and Benefits of a Montessori Education

Jason A. Pedersen,Heather Pedersen

ISBN 10: 0981451705 / ISBN 13: 9780981451701

Published by Sandpiper Press LLC, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: What is Montessori? A Basic Guide to the Principles, Practices, and Benefits of a Montessori Education
• Publisher: Sandpiper Press LLC
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0981451705
• ISBN 13: 9780981451701
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Authored with invaluable insights from Montessori trainers, teachers, and available literature, as well as the latest perspectives from cognitive and developmental research, What is Montessori? is designed to provide a thorough yet concise understanding of the Montessori method and its advantages in an easy-to-follow format. Montessori education offers a phenomenal environment and platform for a child s intellectual growth and emotional well-being. It provides the path for children to become the confident, creative, compassionate, unique, intelligent, happy individuals that they were meant to be. The goal of What is Montessori? is to better inform parents about this wonderful educational approach. Moreover, it succinctly outlines what modern science has to say about the pedagogy s benefits.

About the Author

Dr. Heather Pedersen is a Clinical Psychologist focused on child development and educational theory and practice. Dr. Pedersen is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and the California School of Professional Psychology. Jason Pedersen is a consultant and author. A former investment banker and securities attorney, Mr. Pedersen is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center and the University of Utah, where he is a member of the Advisory Board for the College of Social and Behavioral Science. He is also a member of the Board of Trustees of Marin Montessori School in Corte Madera, California.