Educational Philosophy and Practices
This assignment explores the philosophy of education, focusing on the ideas of Maria Montessori. Students are expected to reflect on the provided excerpt and answer the questions based on their understanding and interpretation.
“One test of the correctness of educational procedure is the happiness of the child... We discovered that education is not something which the teacher does, but that it is a natural process which develops spontaneously in the human being.”
by Dr. Maria Montessori (1870-1952)
Opened in January, 1907 in San Lorenzo, Rome, Italy, by Dr. Maria Montessori (1870-1952)
Question 1
Describe ONE way the “new woman” is represented by teachers and educational leaders such as Maria Montessori in the late 19th century & early 20th century.
Question 2
Describe ONE way the concept of childhood shifts in the late 19th century.
Question 3
Describe ONE way schools & compulsory education served both political and social goals of a country.
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