Maria Tecla Artmisia Montessori (aug 31, 1870 – may 6, 1952)
Description:
Maria’s early medical practice focused on psychiatry. She later developed an interest in education, attending classes on pedagogy and immersing herself in educational theory. Her studies led her to observe, and call into question, the prevailing methods of teaching children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 31, 1870
may 6, 1952
~ 81 years