This book shares the experiences and insight of a Montessori educator
over the course of her 40 years as a Montessori teacher, administrator,
school owner, and Montessori teacher trainer. It addresses the need for
parents and educators to better understand the Montessori philosophy and
to embrace it as a means to solve the problems inherent in the
traditional structure of education in the United States. Despite the
fact that Dr. Maria Montessori created this method over 100 years ago,
most of her discoveries about how children learn and the effect of their
environment on their developing brains have only recently been validated
by current technology and specialists in brain development. These recent
discoveries and the real-world success of numerous high-profile
Montessori-educated entrepreneurs have helped the popularity of this
educational philosophy. Turning Education Inside-Out: Confessions of a
Montessori Principal shows the impact that the Montessori experience has
on the developing child, clears up misconceptions about exactly what
Montessori is, and helps prospective parents determine if Montessori is
right for their child. Montessori educators will also find the author's
insights into the challenges of successfully implementing the Montessori
philosophy into the classroom and school to be helpful in their own
journey.
