Language: Italian

Language: Italian

Published: Rome, Italy: Fefè Editore, 2011

ISBN: 978-88-95988-34-4

Language: French

ISSN: 0151-0258

Abstract/Notes: Maria Montessori’s approach, based on observation of and experimentation with children’s learning processes, remains one of the longest-standing and widely embraced forms of alternative education. Contemporary neuroscience research increasingly validates Montessori’s principles, yet a robust bridge between these two fields remains elusive. Factors such as differing goals, terminology and the lack of a collaborative framework hinder their synergy. This literature review explores the intersection between neuroscience findings and Montessori’s educational philosophy, structured into five key areas. The Perspective first presents various neuroscience insights: an exploration of aspects related to learning, brain development and cognition. Second, a brief background on Maria Montessori’s contributions: a historical overview of Maria Montessori's life, work and educational methodology. Third is the identification of the areas where neuroscience and Montessori principles intersect, including the importance of movement, emotional development, social learning, the role of the prepared environment, the transition from concrete to abstract concepts, self-regulation, sensitive periods and memory. Finally, while acknowledging the challenges and limitations in researching Montessori education, this review emphasises the growing evidence that supports the alignment of Montessori principles with neuroscience findings. This underscores the enduring relevance of Montessori’s holistic education approach and highlights the potential benefits of a deeper collaboration between these fields, to enhance educational practices and promote comprehensive learning experiences for children. / L'approche éducative de Maria Montessori, fondée sur l'observation et l'expérimentation de l'enfant, reste l'une des formes d'éducation alternative les plus anciennes et les plus largement adoptées. La recherche contemporaine en neurosciences valide de plus en plus les principes de Montessori, mais établir un pont solide entre ces deux domaines reste difficile. Des facteurs tels que des objectifs différents, une terminologie différente et l'absence d'un cadre de collaboration entravent leur synergie. Cette revue de la littérature explore l'intersection entre les résultats des neurosciences et la philosophie éducative de Montessori, structurée en cinq domaines clés : Premièrement, la présentation de quelques idées neuroscientifiques : Une exploration de divers aspects neuroscientifiques liés à l'apprentissage, au développement du cerveau et à la cognition. Deuxièmement, un bref historique des contributions de Maria Montessori : un aperçu historique de la vie, de l'œuvre et de la méthodologie éducative de Maria Montessori. L'identification des domaines où les neurosciences et les principes Montessori se croisent est ensuite présentée, notamment l'importance du mouvement, le développement émotionnel, l'apprentissage social, le rôle de l'environnement préparé, la transition des concepts concrets aux concepts abstraits, l'autorégulation, les périodes sensibles et la mémoire. Tout en reconnaissant les défis et les limites de la recherche en éducation Montessori, cette revue met l'accent sur les preuves de plus en plus nombreuses de l'alignement des principes Montessori sur les résultats des neurosciences. Cela souligne la pertinence durable de l'approche éducative holistique de Montessori et met en lumière les avantages potentiels d'une collaboration plus approfondie entre ces domaines, dans le but d'améliorer les pratiques éducatives et de favoriser des expériences d'apprentissage complètes pour les enfants.

Language: English

DOI: 10.26034/cortica.2023.4218

ISSN: 2813-1940

Abstract/Notes: L’intérêt que continue de susciter, un siècle après son invention, la méthode d’éducation conçue par la médecin et pédagogue italienne Maria Montessori est étonnant. Le foisonnement de publications de toutes natures (journalistique, vulgarisatrice, pédagogique, scientifique), mais aussi la création d’écoles qui se revendiquent de cette célèbre méthode et la multiplication des activités connexes (édition, fabrication de jouets et de matériel didactique) nourrissent la vogue actuelle du montessorisme. Ce dernier, en France, fait débat. Ce qui est heureux. Mais les données qui circulent sur Maria Montessori sont souvent biaisées par les enjeux éducatifs d’aujourd’hui. Certaines relèvent de l’hagiographie, voire d’un quasi-culte. D’autres, en vue de disqualifier son œuvre et l’actualité dont elle bénéficie, s’apparentent à des jugements « idéologico-politiques » sur la figure iconique de la fondatrice. Maria Montessori est dite, tour à tour, positiviste, spiritualiste, cléricale, théosophe, sympathisante du fascisme, au service des familles privilégiées, etc., etc. Afin de démêler le vrai du faux ou, tout simplement, combler nos lacunes, la recherche historique est plus que nécessaire. En France, elle ne fait que commencer comparé, par exemple, aux travaux accumulés par nos collègues italiens... [The interest that continues to arouse, a century after its invention, the method of education designed by the Italian doctor and pedagogue Maria Montessori is astonishing. The proliferation of publications of all kinds (journalistic, popular, educational, scientific), but also the creation of schools that claim to follow this famous method and the multiplication of related activities (publishing, manufacture of toys and teaching materials) feed the current vogue for Montessorism. The latter, in France, is debated. Which is happy. But the data circulating on Maria Montessori is often biased by today's educational issues. Some are hagiographical, or even quasi-cult. Others, with a view to disqualifying her work and the topicality from which it benefits, are similar to “ideological-political” judgments on the iconic figure of the foundress. Maria Montessori is said, in turn, positivist, spiritualist, clerical, theosophist, sympathizer of fascism, at the service of privileged families, etc., etc. In order to disentangle the true from the false or, quite simply, to fill in our gaps, historical research is more than necessary. In France, it has only just begun compared, for example, to the work accumulated by our Italian colleagues...]

Language: French

DOI: 10.3917/etsoc.175.0009

ISSN: 0014-2204

Abstract/Notes: Translated from the Dutch by Verena Kiefer.

Language: German

Published: Darmstadt, Germany: Primus, 2000

ISBN: 3-89678-220-7 978-3-89678-220-5

Abstract/Notes: The late 1920s and early 1930s in Italy saw the peak of a process establishing Montessori pedagogy which would come to an end within a decade with the drastic closure of all Montessori schools in the country. This epilogue, which would also be seen in those years in other countries with a similar political regime, calls for an analysis of the relations between the creator of the most famous and widespread pedagogical method in the world and the political regime that favoured the application and dissemination of the method in Italy - a country in which it had still not encountered those conditions of realisation that would instead come about in the crucial years of the rise of Fascism and the completion of the totalitarian state. The essay examines the main events marking the history of Montessori’s conflictual relationship with Fascism in the years 1924-1934, from the initial contacts characterising it and leading up to the final break, after which Montessori finally left Italy until the end of World War II.

Language: Italian

DOI: 10.1400/60014

ISSN: 1122-5165, 1972-5019

Language: Italian

ISSN: 0036-9837

Language: English

Language: English

ISSN: 0519-0959