Famous quote by Maria Montessori

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"To aid life, leaving it free, however, that is the basic task of the educator"

- Maria Montessori

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Maria Montessori is expressing that the main function of a teacher is to help in the growth and development of their trainees' lives, while enabling them to preserve their independence and liberty. The educator is not suggested to manage or limit the students, however rather assist them towards discovering their own abilities and capacities.

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This quote is written / told by Maria Montessori between August 31, 1870 and May 6, 1952. He/she was a famous Educator from Italy. The author also have 16 other quotes.

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