THE ROLE OF THE MONTESSORI METHOD IN REDUCING CHILDREN'S AGGRESSION AND ENHANCING SOCIALIZATION IN MODERN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Abstract: This article provides a scientific and theoretical exploration of the potential of the international Maria Montessori pedagogical system in addressing a critical issue in modern early childhood education: mitigating internal child aggression and facilitating social adaptation. Through the lenses of social pedagogy and humanistic psychology, the study analyzes the heterogeneous (multi-age) structure of the Montessori environment, the core principles of child freedom and independence, and the concept of cosmic education. By contrasting the pedagogical mechanisms of this methodology with the fundamental theories of prominent scholars such as C. Rogers, L. Vygotsky, and D. Sobel, the paper scientifically substantiates the regularities of correcting destructive behavior. It demonstrates how the development of independent decision-making, collective collaboration, and ecological responsibility in children serves as an effective behavioral intervention.