Essay 1 - Role of the Educator
“To stimulate life, – leaving it then free to develop, to unfold, - herein lies the first task of the educator. In such a delicate task, a great art must suggest the moment, and limit the intervention in order that we shall arouse no perturbation, cause no deviation, but rather that we shall help the soul which is coming into the fullness of life, and which shall live from its own forces. This art must accompany the scientific method.”
Dr.Maria Montessori, The Montessori Method
Comment on the above statement and explain your understanding of the role of the educator in assisting the child in his development.
“Truly there is an urgent need today of reforming the methods of instruction and education, and he who aims at such a renewal is struggling for the regeneration of mankind.”
Dr. Maria Montessori, The Discovery of the Child, Ch. 1, Page No. 19
The founder of the Montessori Method of Education, Dr. Maria Montessori was one of the most influential pioneers in early childhood education, who devised a method of education which combines a philosophy with practical approach based on the central idea of freedom for the child within a carefully planned and structured environment. Dr. Maria Montessori revolutionised the field of education by recognising the importance of the first six years of development of a child and introduced a child centric method of education which eventually helps the child to unfold his hidden potentialities.
Dr. Montessori left the world a wonderful legacy: a philosophy of life, a unique method of education, which gives children the best possible foundation of life. Thus, her method has become a part of every teacher training course. Her success was so great that she travelled the world establishing schools and lecturing about her discoveries. Her books have been translated in 22 languages and have been appreciated worldwide.
Dr. Montessori was born in Chiaravalle in the province of Ancona, Italy on 31st August, 1870. Her father
Dr.Maria Montessori, The Montessori Method
Comment on the above statement and explain your understanding of the role of the educator in assisting the child in his development.
“Truly there is an urgent need today of reforming the methods of instruction and education, and he who aims at such a renewal is struggling for the regeneration of mankind.”
Dr. Maria Montessori, The Discovery of the Child, Ch. 1, Page No. 19
The founder of the Montessori Method of Education, Dr. Maria Montessori was one of the most influential pioneers in early childhood education, who devised a method of education which combines a philosophy with practical approach based on the central idea of freedom for the child within a carefully planned and structured environment. Dr. Maria Montessori revolutionised the field of education by recognising the importance of the first six years of development of a child and introduced a child centric method of education which eventually helps the child to unfold his hidden potentialities.
Dr. Montessori left the world a wonderful legacy: a philosophy of life, a unique method of education, which gives children the best possible foundation of life. Thus, her method has become a part of every teacher training course. Her success was so great that she travelled the world establishing schools and lecturing about her discoveries. Her books have been translated in 22 languages and have been appreciated worldwide.
Dr. Montessori was born in Chiaravalle in the province of Ancona, Italy on 31st August, 1870. Her father
Bibliography: Sl. No. | Author | Name of the Book | Publication, Year of Publication | 1. | Dr. Montessori, Maria | The Discovery of the Child | Kalaskshehtra Publication, Chennai, 2006 | 2. | Dr. Montessori, Maria | The Secret of Childhood | Orient Black Swan Pvt. Limited, New Delhi, 2009 | 3. | Dr. Montessori, Maria | The Absorbent Mind | Kalaskshehtra Publication, Chennai, 2010 (14th edition) | 4. | Arnold Gesell | Infant and Child in the Culture of Today - The Guidance of Development in Home and Nursery School | Giniger Press, 2008 | 5. | http://www.montessori.edu/maria.html |