Małgorzata Centner-Guz

Dr. Małgorzata Centner-Guz is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Maria Curie-Skłodowska's Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology, specializing in Early Childhood Education through the Montessori methodology. Her academic career focuses on understanding how children interact with literature and educational materials, particularly within Maria Montessori's pedagogical framework.

• Current position: Senior Lecturer (Adiunkt) in Department of Early Childhood Education
• University affiliation: University of Maria Curie-Skłodowska
• Research domain: Education (ES) with emphasis on children's literature, literacy development, and Montessori pedagogy
• Email: malgorzata.centner-guz@mail.umcs.pl
• ORCID: 0000-0002-3839-5023

She maintains regular consultations with students both in-person (Fridays 12:45-13:45) and online (Tuesdays 17:00-18:00) by prior arrangement.

Research Interests

Her scholarly work examines:

• Social conditioning of children's literary engagement
• Illustration analysis in children's books
• Literacy preparation through Montessori methods
• Temporal perspectives on pre-reading skills
• Stress factors in Montessori educators
• Environmental stimulation in Montessori classrooms

While her publications primarily focus on theoretical and practical applications of Montessori pedagogy, she also investigates broader educational themes including children's media preferences and the cultural significance of play.

Selected Publications

Her research output demonstrates sustained exploration of Montessori education principles across two decades, with particular emphasis on:

• Educational value of illustrations
• Temporal analysis of literacy readiness
• Stress factors in Montessori educators
• Environmental stimulation techniques
• Children's literary engagement patterns
• Curriculum integration of Montessori methods

Scientific Network

While no formal awards are documented, she has collaborated with researchers like Iwona Zwierzchowska and contributed to key publications such as "A Child in the World of Education – Education in the World of a Child".