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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
Maria - The first woman doctor of Italy
The University of Rome did not allow her to enrol in the medical course because she was a woman. Left with no choice, Maria decided to study physics, mathematics and natural sciences. In 1892, she passed her examinations and received the Diploma de Licenza that made her eligible to study medicine. But again, admission to the medical program was denied because she was a woman. It is said that she was finally accomodated in the course because of Pope Leo XIII's recommendation.
In the year 1896 Maria presented her thesis to a board which consisted of ten men. The board was highly impressed with her work and granted her the degree of Doctor of Medicine. Thus, Maria became the first woman to graduate from a medical school in Italy.
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".