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About
Montessori
Method of
education that
you need to
know
The Montessori Method of education was developed by Dr
Maria Montessori, based on her keen observations of how
children learn in a carefully prepared environment when they
are given the opportunity to educate themselves.
Even after a century after its creation, the Montessori method of
education remains popular. Irrespective of the changes in national
education systems around the world, the elements of the Montessori
Method have remained relevant and have stood the test of time.
Respect the child
Respect for the child is the first principle of Montessori Method since
its inception. Children are given the freedom to select the material
they want to work with. When we respect their choices, a positive
environment for learning is created. “As a rule, however, we do not
respect children. We try to force them to follow us without regard to
their special needs. We are overbearing with them, and above all,
rude; and then we expect them to be submissive and well-behaved,
knowing all the time how strong their instinct of imitation is and how
touching their faith in and admiration of us”, said Dr Maria.
Absorbent mind of children
Dr Maria observed that young children are like sponges who have
the power of learning and absorbing from the world around them. “It
may be said we acquire knowledge by using our minds; but the child
absorbs knowledge directly into his psychic life. Simply by continuing
to live, the child learns to speak his native tongue”. Children are born
with an innate ability to learn that depends on their environment,
experiences and interactions.
Sensitive period
It refers to that period of time when a child is immensely focused
and his brain urges him to learn a particular skill or immerse in an
experience. It can be recognised in situations like a child’s interest in
repetitively doing the same task until he masters it. The Montessori
education provides a child with an extended period of activity without
any interruption. As a result, children follow their interest and progress
naturally.
Prepared environment
From her extensive research on the learning process of children
and their development, Dr. Maria concluded that children learn
best through independent learning in a prepared environment. The
prepared environment in a Montessori preschool is focused at childcentred
learning where educational experience and materials are
available in a systematic way.
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Dr Maria believed that children have the ability to educate themselves
when provided with a carefully prepared environment. When children
are actively involved in the learning process with no interruptions, and
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