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The 1946 London Lectures (Volume 17)

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The 1946 London Lectures presents a collection of talks delivered by Maria Montessori during a post-World War II training course in London. In these lectures, Montessori reflects on her decades of work with children, her observations of human development, and her evolving educational philosophy in light of global social change. The volume offers deep insights into Montessori’s understanding of freedom within discipline, the purpose of education, the nature of the prepared environment, and the role of the teacher as observer and facilitator rather than instructor. She also addresses the importance of cultural context and social responsibility in education, connecting personal development to broader human and societal growth. These lectures are valuable for both experienced Montessori educators and those new to her work, as they combine practical guidance for classroom practice with philosophical perspectives on human potential and the educator’s role in fostering independent, creative learners.

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03217

371.3 MON n

Library

Currently On Loan (Due on2026-05-25)

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371.3 MON n

Publisher

Amsterdam, Netherlands : Montessori-Pierson Publishing Company., 2015

Collation

242 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9789079506002

Classification

371

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Edition

First English edition — Volume 17 in The Montessor

Subject(s)

Child Development
Montessori pedagogy
Teacher training
Educational theory
Lectures

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