AMI Talks: The Importance of Movement

On 15 November 2023 Prof. Adele Diamond, Ruben Jongkind and Patrick Oudejans presented the AMI Talk on The Importance of Movement.

Movement is the essence of life, a realisation that Maria Montessori artfully wove into numerous learning opportunities. It remains one of the hallmark features of her approach to human development, spanning from our earliest moments in life to the very end. In our AMI Talk, we were joined by three exceptional presenters to delve into the crucial elements that contribute to refining motor skills and amplifying the joy of physical activity.

Our first speaker is the globally renowned Professor Adele Diamond, a pioneer in the field of developmental cognitive neuroscience. She discussed the profound significance of music, dance, and movement in her presentation. Following Professor Diamond's talk, we had the privilege of hearing from the two visionaries behind Montessori Sports, Ruben Jongkind and Patrick Oudejans. They shared their perspective on how "Sport is a key to educate human potential."