MONTESSORI METHOD

The Montessori method was established By Dr Maria Montessori in 1907. She was the first female doctor in Italy. She based her educational methods on the principles of observation and the belief that children have a natural desire to learn. Children have the freedom to learn and explore within a “prepared environment”.

The Montessori classroom is considered to be a prepared environment. The concept of the prepared environment is that it should facilitate and maximize independent learning and exploration as the child came into contact with the various aspects of the environment. Children are given the freedom to choose and work on activities at their own pace. They are able to experience a combination of freedom and self-discipline, as guided by the environment.

MONTESSORI TRADITIONAL
Mixed age groups -children learn from each other Same age group of children per class
Child centred: the prepared environment facilitates learning Adult centred: the teacher controls the classroom and learning
Freedom of choice: Child chooses the material to work with. Teacher tells child what to work with: no choice
Child is able to work at own pace Teacher sets the pace of learning
Reality based learning Belief in fantasy and role play
Teacher acts as a guide: lends to develop independence Teacher leads children follow
Caters to the needs of sensitive periods of development All children treated alike
Materials designed to develop multi- sensory skills Play materials for non-specific skills
Reinforces a sense of order No real sense of order

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Maria Montessori

Founder of the Montessori teaching method

Learning Enviornment

Students working with specialised materials
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