@article{2019,title={MONTESSORI EDUCATION PROGRAMME AND EDUCATIONAL PLACES},abstractNode={Preschool period, which is accepted as the fastest physical and mental development period of children is the basis for the life of human beings that affects the rest of life. When the brain structure is considered, it is known that environment and education plays a major role in the development of a child's brain. Educational places where children can gain experience should also support the quality of the education they receive. Many studies have revealed that Montessori education and places contribute positively to the development of children. In this study, the Montessori educational program and educational places are studied as an alternative pre-school education approach. The general design principles of Montessori education and the places that are designed according to this education are presented through descriptive narrative. The main aim of this study is to develop proposals in order to increase the the physical and spatial quality of educational places that create an environment for preschool education. For this aim, first of all, the working principles of the places of Montessori system, which has been accepted as a success worldwide, are examined. It is thought that this study will give impetus for to new suggestions and reviews in this field.},author={Şevval SAKARYA-Arzu ÇAHANTİMUR},year={2019},journal={The Journal of International Educational Sciences}}