The Bloomsbury Handbook of Montessori Education - (Bloomsbury Handbooks) by Angela Murray & Eva-Maria Tebano Ahlquist & Maria McKenna

Book Synopsis

Maria Montessori (1870-1952) was an Italian physician, anthropologist, and educator known around the world for her educational philosophy and pedagogy. Her work established educational environments tailored to the child where autonomy and independence are encouraged within thriving and respectful communities. The Bloomsbury Handbook of Montessori Education is an accessible resource tracing Montessori education from its historical roots to current scholarship and contemporary issues of culture, social justice, and environmentalism. Divided into six sections the handbook encompasses a range of topics related to Maria Montessori and Montessori education including foundations and evolution of the field; key writings; pedagogy across the lifespan; scholarly research; global reach; and contemporary considerations such as gender, inclusive education, race and multilingualism. Written by scholars and practitioners based in over 20 countries, this is the go-to reference work for anyone interested in Montessori education.

Review Quotes

I wish I'd had this Handbook when I trained as a Montessori teacher 30 years ago! Here is everything one could wish to know about Montessori education in one place. This cutting-edge text will inspire teachers and researchers alike, and will set the research agenda for years to come.
Chloe Marshall, Professor of Psychology, Language and Education, UCL Institute of Education, UK

It's a little daunting to convey how important this work is for the development and furtherance of Montessori education, especially in the publicly funded realm... And anyone with a serious interest in Montessori education should really consider adding it to their library. It's that good, that comprehensive, and that important.
Montessori Public: National Center for Montessori in the Public Sector

The handbook is a valuable resource for those seeking scholarly discussion of Montessori philosophy and pedagogical practice, for those wanting insight on Montessori and education reform, and for practitioners and teacher educators facing contemporary educational challenges around the world.
Journal of Montessori Research

About the Author

Angela K. Murray is Director of the Center for Montessori Research, and Assistant Research Professor at the University of Kansas, USA.

Eva-Maria Tebano Ahlquist is Assistant Professor at the Department of Education at Stockholm University, Sweden.

Maria K. McKenna is a Professor of Practice in Education, Schooling & Society and Africana Studies at the University of Notre Dame, USA.

Mira Debs is the Executive Director of Educational Studies and Lecturer in Sociology at Yale University, USA.