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NAMTA Journal 38/1 24 The Ecology of the Mind

In The NAMTA Journal, Volume 38, Number 1, 2013, Winter

Pages: 243-248

Dr. Mazzetti's almost lyrical description of the role of encounters, both human and natural, suggests the terrible difficulty that would occur if the diversity of the natural environment, which is so essential to Montessori's prepared environment was lost. In principle, Dr. Mazzetti suggests that the child's encounter with the world needs deep exposure to a healthy natural world, spontaneous and purposeful, in order to make a contribution to saving the planet. [Reprinted from "Education for the Twenty First Century: AMI International Study Conference Proceedings" (July 30-August 4, 1988, Washington DC), 1989, Rochester, NY: AMI/USA, pages 46-48. Copyright © 2011 AMI/USA. Reprinted with permission.]

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Mazzetti, Luciano

Publisher: North American Montessori Teachers' Association

Type of Resource: Article

Language: English

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