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 * Mover Name:** Maria Montessori


 * Basic Work:** She developed what became known as the Montessori Method of education. It was a radical departure in Montessori's own time. She did not place children in restricting environments, but instead designed the environment to reflect the children.


 * Key Work:** The focus of this system is the development of materials, educational techniques, and observations which support the natural development of children. The teacher in a Montessori classroom serves less as an "instructor" and more as a guide and facilitator. Children are encouraged to "learn how to learn," thus gaining independence and self-confidence. Because the method is based upon developmentally appropriate activities, the child often learns through the process of education -by doing.Tables and chairs were child-sized and materials were placed on low shelves to be readily accessible to the students. In addition, many of the skills were designed to teach children how to become more independent and do things for themselves.


 * Why/How a mover?** Montessori continued throughout her life to work for the betterment of the lives of children, founding training centers for teachers and dispersing this method of education throughout the world. Her legacy has been the establishment of Montessori schools around the world, which promote the cause of the child as a citizen of the world.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_Montessori**
 * Links: http://www.ttrb.ac.uk/viewarticle2.aspx?contentId=11700