Montessori: The Science behind the Genius

The author shows that science has finally caught up with Maria Montessori: current scientific research provides astounding support for her major insights. Lillard presents the research concerning eight insights that are foundational to Montessori education and describes how each of these insights is applied in the Montessori classroom. In reading this book, parents and teachers alike will develop a clear understanding of what happens in a Montessori classroom and, more important, why it happens and why it works.Everyone interested in education, at all levels and in all forms, will take from this book a wealth of insights on how to improve teaching effectiveness.