Transnational Advocacy in Education: Maria Montessori's Connections with Australian Women

Kaylene Whitehead, Susan Feez

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Abstract

This article traces Dr Montessori's personal and professional relationships with selected Australian women from the time of her First International Training course in Rome through to contemporary times. Some studied with Montessori in Europe and others visited her and then established schools and training colleges to disseminate Montessori methods in Australia and the United Kingdom. Australian women also became her publicists in the English-speaking press. In essence, the article highlights the transnational circulation of Maria Montessori's work via Australian networks and advocacy.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAnnali di storia dell'educazione e delle istituzioni scolastiche : 25, 2018
Subtitle of host publicationMaria Montessori e le sue reti di relazioni
EditorsFulvio De Giorgi
PublisherMorcelliana Editions
Pages181-196
Number of pages16
Volume25
ISBN (Print)9788828400264
Publication statusPublished - 2018

Publication series

NameAnnali di storia dell'educazione e delle istituzioni scolastiche
PublisherScholé
Volume25
ISSN (Print)2612-6559

Keywords

  • Women educators
  • Transnational history
  • professional networks
  • Maria Montessori

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