"The Absorbent Mind" is Dr. Montessori's most popular book and best embodies the innovative significance of her theory. In "The Absorbent Mind", we can see everywhere her ideas that are still advanced and very important. For example, education is not "what the teacher does", but the natural development of human beings plays an important role in it; children's knowledge is not obtained entirely through education, but also through children's experience in their environment; education should not just stop at courses and timetables, it must be in line with the reality of human beings themselves, etc.
Reader comments
The educational concept mentioned in this book is very novel. Children gain experience and gain knowledge through the environment. I agree with this very much. Just like Principal Neil in "Summerhill School", let the children develop freely without interfering too much. This kind of education is very suitable for children and can stimulate their potential. I think every parent and educator should read this book, it will gain a lot.
The educational concept mentioned in this book is very novel. Children gain experience and gain knowledge through the environment. I agree with this very much. Just like Principal Neil in "Summerhill School", let the children develop freely without interfering too much. This kind of education is very suitable for children and can stimulate their potential. I think every parent and educator should read this book, it will gain a lot.