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‘Montessori Notes’, an instrument in laying the foundations for future Global Leaders, is a compilation of handwritten notes taken in London by a disciple of Dr. Maria Montessori in the year 1959. With its blend of theory and practical guide, each chapter equips educators and parents or anyone passionate about cultivating an environment for holistic development of children with insights to foster independence and self-discovery in children.
In the modern world of 21st century when educational theory and techniques have evolved tremendously, the book ‘Montessori Notes’ plays an important role of emphasizing on teaching-learning through child-centered pedagogy.
- Dr. Neeraja Rashmi, Retd. Professor, NCERT, New Delhi.
The book ‘Montessori Notes’ is about fostering independence and self-motivated growth in children and laying a solid foundation for achieving academic excellence. It provides tools for shaping children to have clarity of vision, curiosity and stronger social-emotional skills that are sustainable over a lifetime.
- Mrs. Ruchi Upadhyay, Faculty, St.Xavier’s School, Ranchi
The ‘Montessori Notes’ lucidly blends the theory and practice of apparatus in detail using simple words. The book, in fact made me want to go back to nursery teaching; it’s a delightful read for any grandparent too.
- Dr. Dhirendra Kumar Sriwastwa, (Retd. IFS), Ex-Chairman, Jharkhand Public Service Commission, Ranchi.
Diksha Prasad
Diksha Prasad is a 1960s alumni of ‘Magadh Montessori School, Patna’, a school owned and run by her mother who was a direct student of the ‘Maria Montessori Training Organisation, London’ in 1950s. Diksha has keen interest in proper development of children and she believes that Montessori education system has helped her to achieve success in all her endeavours - she is the first lady officer of Indian Forest Service to join the state of Bihar in 1991, an avid reader with interests in music, dance and designs. She stays mostly with her sons in Bangalore endeavouring to provide guidance to parents and teachers through this book based on the theses of her mother Shashi Prabha Prasad, MMTO, London.
