Montessori method of education
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The document discusses the Montessori method of education. It was developed by Maria Montessori, an Italian physician, in 1909. The key ideas of the Montessori method are that education should work with the nature of the child by allowing them freedom to work at their own pace using hands-on materials. This self-directed learning helps children develop self-discipline, social skills, and academic competence. The Montessori method benefits children by cultivating their natural desire to learn and work.
Montessori method of education
- 2. Larry Page and Sergey Brin have experienced in Montessori Learning Founder of Google
- 3. Method of Education by: Aulia – Iline – Nia -Sagita
- 4. Who’s the founder? For the first time, in 1909, Maria Montessori (1870-1952), Italian physician and medical doctor introduced the new teaching method.
- 5. What is Montessori ?
- 6. Montessori is an approach to the education of children. It is a way of looking at, and understanding, children. It is a view of how children develop and learn which has been translated into a systematic method of education based upon careful scientific study.
- 7. Montessori belief that many of the problem children she was working with were educational rather than medical. In examining children, she felt that children were not achieving their potential, because education was not based upon science.
- 8. What is the idea behind the Montessori approach to the education of children?
- 9. Montessori is an approach to education based upon the principle that schooling should work with the nature of the child instead of against it. Therefore, education should be based upon scientific study of the child and a resulting understanding of the processes of development and learning.
- 10. What is the Montessori understanding of the nature of the child? Children like to work as well as play. Children have a natural drive to work in order to develop. The child’s great task is to create an adult. Children are not content unless they have an opportunity to develop and learn.
- 11. How does Montessori’s understanding of the child influence her view of education? Montessori schools are based upon the principle that the child, not the teacher, is the construction of man, and so of society. Teacher can only help the great work that is being done. The teacher’s job is to provide the materials and environment which will aid development and to be ready to respond when help is needed.
- 12. What is Dr. Montessori’s view of education? Education should no longer consist only of imparting knowledge, it must release human potentialities. If education is to be an aid to civilization, it cannot be carried out by emptying the schools of knowledge, of character, of discipline, of social harmony, and above all of freedom.
- 13. How is a Montessori program different from other programs? 1. Teaching to individuals instead of to groups 2. Children learn through practicing tasks 3. The Montessori curriculum is much broader than many other programs 4. Montessori programs emphasize on self-discipline 5. The materials in a Montessori classroom are carefully designed 6. Montessori teachers are trained to respect and positive values 7. The Montessori method is done in positive manner 8. The routine of the Montessori program is well-arranged and based on the principle of freedom
- 14. How does a Montessori education benefit children?
- 15. • Competence: Children in Montessori schools are often several years above grade level in their basic skills. Also, since the Montessori education is comprehensive, children are often exceptionally knowledgeable in a number of other areas as well. • Self Discipline: Montessori schools are well known for children’s development of self-discipline. Children choose to work long and hard. They treat materials and others with respect. They display patience and resistance to temptation and the ability to attend for long periods. • Social Adjustment: Montessori school children usually strike a visitor as friendly, empathetic, and cooperative. The class- room is a cheerful social community where children happily help each other. It is not uncommon to see a child offer to help another child. Also, learning social grace and courtesy are a part of the Montessori curriculum. • Happiness: Most parents of children in a Montessori school comment on how much their children love school.
- 16. Program Options • Infant and tooddler program (0-3) • Pre-school and kindergarten (3-6) • Elementary school (6-12) • Middle and high school (12-18)
- 17. GREAT FIGURES those who experienced in Montessori learning Will Wright, That founder of the most awesome game ever: THE SIMS!
- 18. Legendary chef, Julia Child, Child actress Dakota Fanning, Rapper P. Diddy Multi talented singer/song writer, Taylor Swift
- 19. Jimmy Wales, Founder of Wikipedia.com
- 20. SOURCES: http://www.leesburgmontessori.com/Met hodsofEducation.pdf http://www.absorbentminds.co.uk/acatalo g/What_is_Montessori_.html www.dailymontessori.com/montessori-theory/ Our conclusion Montessori teaching method appreciates the uniqueness of every child. It benefits the natures of children which are playing and working on the matter that they are interested in. By considering the strength of children, this method is successful to develop a child’s potential maximally without any pressure but support process-