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Maria Montessori - A Biography
- Birth and early childhood
- Early education
- Maria - The first woman doctor of Italy
- Maria's initiation into the field of education
- Casa dei Bambini - The first Montessori School
- The Montessori Training Course
- Maria Montessori in the United States of America
- Maria Montessori in Europe
- Maria Montessori travels to India
- The last days of Maria Montessori
Maria Montessori - A Biography
Early education
Maria during her technical school days
Maria graduated from the technical school in the year 1886 with high marks in all the subjects. She studied modern languages and natural sciences in the Regio Institute Tecnio Leonardo da Vinci from 1886 to 1890. When she began her education, Mathematics was her favorite subject. But by the time she passed out of the Regio Institute, she had made up her mind to pursue the medical profession.
Maria's father, Alessandro Montessori, was opposed to her taking to the medical profession. In those days, it was unthinkable for a woman to do a medical course in Italy. Her father vehemently tried to prevent her from joining the medical program. But Maria, strong-willed that she was, could not be dissuaded from joining the course. Her mother, Renilde, supported her in this endeavour.
Maria Montessori was a prolific author and a brilliant speaker.
Click here to read the transcript of her lecture "The Two Natures of the Child".