Charlotte Maria S . Mason

À propos de l'auteur

Charlotte Maria Mason was a British educator and reformer, best known for her advocacy of a new approach to education that emphasized the importance of a broad curriculum and the development of the whole child. Born in Chester, England, in 1842, Mason devoted her life to the education of children, believing that every child is a person with the right to a rich and meaningful education. She founded the Parents' National Educational Union in 1887 and established a series of schools that reflected her educational philosophy, focusing on literature, nature study, and the arts.

Her work led to the creation of the Charlotte Mason Method, which encourages self-directed learning and the use of living books instead of textbooks. This approach has influenced many educators and continues to be used by homeschooling families and alternative schools today. Mason's writings, including her series of volumes on education, provide insight into her beliefs about teaching and learning, emphasizing the importance of nurturing children's natural curiosity and love of learning.