The process of working with the material keeps the intellect constantly exercised and results in mental expansion. Because the Montessori teaching material benefits the child's cognitive development even if the teacher has not fully understood its didactical background, teachers who do not completely comprehend the Montessori pedagogy can become effective teachers. This is how the Montessori teaching method has trained people from poor backgrounds and with a low level of education to become nationally recognized teachers. The classes are not divided by age groups. This setting invites children to learn from each other and to interact across ages.
Children learn to take pride in helping the weaker and smaller and enhance their social skills.
They now provide services for about 2,000 children from poor communities yearly. Most teachers return to their own unity to establish a school and extend their commitment far beyond the initial three year agreement. A common structure, teaching philosophy, and similar administrative set-ups create strong linkages among all project schools across the country. Each summer break, the teachers gather for a three-week workshop to share experiences and to enrich their teaching skills. The training course takes nine months.