Marie Montessori is a woman who should be recognized in the field of education. Not only was she the first woman to graduate from medical school in Italy, but she realized that children who were being categorized as "feebleminded" had potential to learn. Marie's main philosophy was to find different approaches to teaching so that all children can learn. Marie created schools across the world that we call Montessori schools. Her main goal was to give children the freedom in a specially prepared environment for mostly preschool and elementary grade children. I agree with Marie's philosophy because all children should get the opportunity to attend any school that best fits the child. Showing any type of encouragement to students all are willing to learn. By giving children some freedom their ability to learn will expand. The set up the classroom is also important. Marie sets up her schools by having a central room in each class with smaller rooms off to the side. This gives students the choice on where they want to do their work, either in a large group or in smaller ones. Marie was a very smart woman who went against the odds to make changes not only in her life but in the life of children that others would have never given the time or day for. Marie's phiosophies are still being used to day, and with a little bit of research there are more Montessori schools near your home town that you may have not even realized.
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