Maria Montessori Biography | Montessori | Vibepedia.Network

Maria Montessori was a pioneering Italian physician and educator who developed the Montessori method, a child-centered approach to education that emphasizes self-directed learning and hands-on activity. The Montessori method has been influenced by other educational theorists, such as Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky. The method is used in over 100 countries and has inspired new approaches to education, such as the Reggio Emilia approach and the Waldorf education.