The 1913 Rome Lectures: First International Training Course (Volume 18)

The 1913 Rome Lectures documents Maria Montessori’s first international teacher training course, held in Rome in 1913. Montessori delivered these lectures in Italian, and simultaneous English translation was provided for the benefit of international students. The volume captures her early reflections on human development, pedagogy, and educational reform. It shows how Montessori’s medical, anthropological, and philosophical background shaped her ideas as an educator and thinker. These lectures provide valuable insight into her evolving pedagogy and the foundations of the international Montessori movement. The book is essential for educators, researchers, and anyone interested in the historical development of Montessori teacher training and educational thought at a crucial early stage of global dissemination.