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Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius (Updated Edition)

One of the most frequent criticisms leveled against the Montessori method is that it is an outdated, century-old educational approach lacking modern scientific validation. In the updated edition of "Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius," acclaimed psychologist Angeline Stoll Lillard completely dismantles this misconception. Featuring a poignant foreword by Renilde Montessori (Dr. Maria Montessori's granddaughter), this landmark volume presents a comprehensive, data-driven defense of the method by aligning Montessori’s core insights with cutting-edge research in developmental psychology, cognitive science, and neuroscience.

Lillard systematically examines the eight foundational principles of Montessori education—including the tight link between movement and cognition, the power of choice and perceived control, the cultivation of intrinsic motivation, and the benefits of mixed-age peer learning. For each principle, she synthesizes decades of contemporary psychological studies to prove that the prepared environment designed by Maria Montessori actually optimizes brain development and executive function far better than traditional, teacher-directed school models. This updated edition also includes crucial new data from Lillard’s own rigorous, peer-reviewed study comparing public Montessori students with their traditional school peers. Written with academic precision yet accessible clarity, this text stands as the definitive scientific authority validating the timeless brilliance of the Montessori method.

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Call Number
371.392 LIL m
Publisher
New York, United States : Oxford University Press.,
Collation
444 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
ISBN/ISSN
9780195369366
Classification
371
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Edition
Updated Edition
Subject(s)
Child Development
montessori method of education
Academic achievement
Educational psychology
Cognitive science
Intrinsic motivation
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