MONTESSORI


Meaning of MONTESSORI in English

[ ˌmɒntɪ'sɔ:ri ]

■ noun [usu. as modifier ] a system of education for young children that seeks to develop natural interests and activities rather than use formal teaching methods.

Origin

early 20th cent.: from the Italian educationist Maria ~ .

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