6. In het buitenland wordt de term Cosmic education gebruikt.
In the Duffys' words:
"Cosmic Education teaches children to recognize the fundamental needs we all share and to respect the cultural differences by which we meet those fundamental needs.
Such an education can lead us to a future of true peace such as that sought by Maria Montessori."
Cosmic Education is a cornerstone of the Montessori Philosophy. At its core, Cosmic Education tells the story of the interconnectedness of all things.
It describes the role of education as comprehensive, holistic and purposeful; to encompass the development of the whole person within the context of the universe.
Maria Montessori, Cosmic Education is integral to early education, because it provides children with a framework for understanding their world and their place in it.
A child can learn to value contributions from others, ethics, and respect studies of the past.