Montessori Child Centered Education Maria Montessori Born 1870
Montessori Child Centered Education
Maria Montessori • Born 1870 Chiaravalle, Italy • Deeply influenced by mother Renilde • 1 st woman to graduate with degree in medicine from University of Rome • Conducted research in psychiatric medicine & continued education in philosophy, psychology & education • Worked with disabled children • 1907 Opened Casa dei Bambini school
Montessori method Vs. Traditional method Of education Montessori v Child directed activities v Help students learn at own level and pace v Children of different ages work together v Teacher acts as guide and coach v Encourages collaboration with others Traditional Teacher instructs class as a whole Teacher sets pace of classroom Same age students in class Structured, students given a set amount time v Standardized tests used to assess progress v v
Pros & Cons of Montessori education Pros • • • Instills independence Promotes good self-esteem Children learn at own pace Children can teach and collaborate Choose work based on what interests them Self corrective method. Children spot own mistakes Cons • • Difficult to use in upper grades Focuses on child's short term interests Does not allow any type of competition Not aimed at stimulating the imagination
Montessori Education Today Child’s initiative and abilities via “play”. Activities Involve: • • • Communication Exploration Manipulation Order Repetition Abstraction
Montessori Education Today: Methodology and Classroom
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