Publisher's Synopsis
An inspiring story of educational reform - Montessori for the modern age - Relates how the authors revolutionized the spirit of the Montessori movement - Shows how authors added work by Plaget, Bettelheim, Jung, Tofffler and Ernst Schumacher to their educational vision - Provides new Ideas and methods for Interacting with children, and has spawned a network of 'Pesta-like' kindergartens and schools abroad - For parents, professionals, and anyone Interested In educational success ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Pest classroom is a place where children are given complete autonomy and support with the minimum of rules. Teachers and educational materials are readily available, but it is the children who decide what they will do, what they will study (or not), and the degree to which they will participate. Though it sounds like a situation where chaos could reign, the opposite has proven to be true. Problem children are transformed and kids actually look forward to going to school. Even the most skeptical will be impressed by the Wilds' 20 years of success!
