1. An enduring educational tradition -- 2. A shared European heritage -- 3. International travellers -- 4. Martha Simpson -- 5. Swimming against the tide -- 6. Immigration and the baby boom -- 7. Training at home and abroad -- 8. Philanthropy and social justice -- 9. Parents, a vision and a church hall
Summary
In 1913 four Australian teachers attended inspirational educator Dr Maria Montessori's first international training course in Rome. That same year Blackfriars Practising School in Sydney was one of the first schools in the world to adopt the Montessori approach
Analysis
Australia
Australian
History of specific educational institutions (Australia)
Local history (Australia)
Philosophy & theory of education (Australia)
Notes
255 p. : ill (some colour), portraits, photographs
Includes bibliographical references
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 244-246) and index
