Education through Natural Learning: The Montessori Method

Education through Natural Learning: The Montessori Method About Montessori Education The Montessori Method of education, developed by Dr. Maria Montessori. is a child-centered educational approach based on scientific observations of children from birth to adulthood. It is a view of the child as one who is naturally eager for knowledge and capable of initiating learning in a supportive, thoughtfully prepared learning environment. About Maria Montessori She was an Italian physician, educator, and innovator, acclaimed for her educational method that builds on the way children naturally learn. Born on August 31, 1870, in the provincial town of ChiaraValle, Italy. She'graduated from medical school in 1896, and was among Italy's first female physicians. Fun Facts: Dr. Montessori was exiled from Italy by Mussolini because she would not allow her schools to be used to turn children into soldiers Dr. Maria Montessori was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize 3 times! Many believe she was passed over each time because she was too controversial During her exile, Dr. Montessori spent many years in India where she befriended Gandhi History of Montessori Education (1905-1960) 1929 1916 More than 100 Montessori schools were operating in 22 states Association Montessori Internaționale (AMI) was established 1911 ASSOCIATION MONTESSORI INTERNATIONALE 1960 the first Montessori school in the US opened in 1911 in Scarborough, New York Dr. Rambusch launched the American Montessori AMERICAN Society MONTESSORI 1907 AMI Montessori opened Casa dei Bambini, or Children's House. M in Rome SOCIETY Goals of Montessori Education Montessori educational practice helps children de velop creativity, problem solving, social, and time-management skills, to contribute to society and the environment, and to become fulfilled persons in their particular time and place on Earth. The basis of Montessori practice in the classroom is respected individual choice of research and work, and uninterrupted concentration rather than group lessons led by an adult. Questions you may ask about a Primary Montessori Program Possible Goals of a Primary Montessori Program What are the goals of this Montessori program? build a strong foundation for future growth sustain positive interaction. and compassion for others Does the prepared environment support the goals of the program? introduce the children to the joy of learning promote self-confidence encourage a positive attitude towards learning develop initiative, concentration, and persistence foster inner security and curiosity Benefits of Montessori Education Montessori school VS Traditional school Benefits of Montessori School System an environmnent of learning and Primary goal discovery an environment of teaching education and learning is studenf-led Each child is valued as a unique individual Prime-mover teacher driven Montessori students develop developmental Focus reformative order, coordination, coordination concentration, a place where the child learns 'cans' independence a place where a child learns do's and don'ts and independence Students are part of a close, caring community Emphasis focus is on the person's absolute potential a catalyst for a child's curiosity to be evoked focus is on relative performances Grading Role of Parents a place where a child's learning can be outsourčed Students are supported in becoming active seekers of knowledge a place where the child discovers his innate sense of inner Discipline and outer discipline a place for a child to be disciplined Role of Interesting Facts about Montessori In a Montessori classroom, children of different ages are mixed together There are no grades or comparison to other children in a Montessori program. Each child advances at his or her own pace through the curriculum Montessori Graduates of Note Jeff Bezos founder of Mark Zuckerberg co-founder of Facebook Amazon.com Sergey Brin and Larry Page, co-founders of Google RESOURCES: Star Bright http://www.montessoriprintshop.com/About_Montessori.html http://havenmontessori.org/about-us/the-montessori-method/ http://www.montessoriprintshop.com/Goals_of_Montessori.html http://amshq.org/Montessori-Education/Introduction-to-Montessori http://amshq.org/Montessori-Education/History-of-Montessori-Education http://chevychasemontessori.com/about-montessori/facts-about-montessori/ http://amshq.org/Montessori-Education/Introduction-to-Montessori/Benefits-of-Montessori http://voices.yahoo.com/differences-between-montessori-school-traditional-2541444.html?cat=4 Montessori www.starbrightmontessori.com http://amshq.org/Montessori-Education/History-of-Montessori-Education/Biography-of-Maria-Montessori