search for books and compare prices
Tables of Contents for The Essential Montessori
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Foreword
xi
Preface
xiii
Introduction
1
8
Maria Montessori: The Woman and the Method
9
12
Introduction of the Method into the United States
21
8
1912
21
3
1958
24
5
Criticisms of the Method
29
10
Answers to Some Common Criticisms
32
7
Adaptability of the Method
39
7
Special Education
40
1
Culturally Disadvantaged
41
1
Behavior Modification
42
1
Public Schools
42
1
In the Home
43
1
Federally Funded Programs
44
2
The Relevance of Montessori Today and in the Future
46
8
Montessori's Views of Her Work
54
53
The First Children's House
55
1
Sources of Inspiration
56
2
The Adult and the Child
58
2
The Discovery of the Child
60
8
The Absorbent Mind
60
2
Normalization
62
1
Observations of the Child
62
5
The Child and Work
67
1
The Sensitive Periods
68
2
Independence
70
2
Obedience
72
1
Liberty, Freedom, and Order
73
2
Movement and Activity
75
2
The Method
77
3
The Prepared Environment
80
11
The Children's House
82
3
The Teacher
85
5
The Materials and the Lessons
90
1
Practical Applications of the Theory
91
13
Sensory Education
91
3
Language
94
1
Writing and Reading
95
2
Arithmetic
97
1
Imagination and Fantasy
98
3
Art and Music
101
1
Physical Education and Nature
102
2
On Education and Schools
104
3
Appendixes
107
1
A. Familiar Montessori Terms
107
2
B. Classroom Materials
109
4
C. A Comparison of Montessori and Traditional Pre-School Education
113
1
D. Choosing a Montessori School for Your Child
114
2
E. The Evolution of the Montessori Community
116
2
F. Montessori Informational Sources
118
1
Organizations
119
2
Other Sources
121
1
Materials
121
4
G. Montessori Teacher Education Programs
125
4
H. Research and the Six-Year Study
129
3
I. Selected Bibliography
132
6
J. Some Highlights in the Life of Maria Montessori
138