Montessori Literature Through the Lens of Leadership

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17161/jomr.v6i2.13537

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Montessori, Leadership

Abstract

This article reviews the Montessori literature through the lens of leadership, using Maria Montessori’s writings for a perspective on leadership aligned with her principles and practices. Dr. Montessori was a strong leader who argued that adults, as leaders, should take direction from children as the spiritual builders of human beings. Her concept of the prepared environment, including the prepared adult, supports this foundation for leadership and has applications beyond the classroom context. Leadership in the Montessori context has a biological base but incorporates elements of service and morality that guide social reform with a peaceful telos. While there are overlaps with existing models of leadership, this review suggests that a distinct perspective on leadership does begin to emerge from Dr. Montessori’s legacy.

Author Biography

  • Karen Bennetts, Monash University

    PhD 

    AMI 3-6

    AMI 6-12 in progress

    Orientation to Adolescent Studies

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2020-11-13

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Bennetts, K., & Bone, J. (2020). Montessori Literature Through the Lens of Leadership. Journal of Montessori Research, 6(2). https://doi.org/10.17161/jomr.v6i2.13537