Why do people choose to become Montessori teachers?
“Why Montessori? Most are drawn to the purposeful and peaceful way in which children and adults interact with one another and the learning environment. Many are seeking an alternative to the teacher-directed, highly didactic approaches to schooling that characterize much of our current educational climate.
Still others want to be part of an international movement that values creativity, self-regulation, intrinsic motivation and empathy as crucial educational outcomes. See what real Montessori teachers have to say about how and why they came to Montessori.” – Teach Montessori, http://www.teach-montessori.org/
Read more and see a great video on the importance of becoming a Montessori Teacher on the Teach Montessori website.