Reserach original Maria Montessori

Research your selected historical figure summarizing the significance of that person in the field of Early Childhood Education. Your 3-4 page paper must be written in APA format. All class members who have researched the same historical figure will meet as a group and discuss the information you have researched.

The presentation will include:

•Historical period (time and place) in which s/he lived and the view of the child (how children learn, a children's place, children's roles, behavioral expectations) in this time frame (S6d)

•Description of how his/her views of the child where different from the status quo and his/her theories concerning children and learning (S6d)

•Detailed description of the many ways this theorist contributed to the progression of Early Childhood Education. (S6d)

•Paper must be in APA format using at least 4 sources of information for references.

•Individual paper must be submitted within the deadline in order to participate in the group presentation.