Maria Montessori Declaration Of Independence
The title of our essay, for me, is a statement of independence. It feels that independence is such a natural drive of humanity, it seems so obvious, but it is all too often easily overlooked in early year’s education. Using the case study, I will explore why independence is such an intrinsic need of young children, the favourable environment, and the role of the teacher.
When I try to understand why independence is such an intrinsic need of young children, as much as it seems obvious to me to be something instinctual, the result of the drive towards independence is summed up neatly in a passage from our class notes. “Independence is closely linked with the hormic impulse. It satisfies the children’s need to do things for themselves and to …show more content…
“She defines the horme as ‘...this universal force, is not physical, but is the force of life itself in the process of evolution’ (Montessori, 2007, p230). Montessori (2007) also refers to ‘hormic impulse’ evident in the first year of the child’s life, and present in all his/her actions, such as the infant’s determination to suck, explore, communicate and be independent. Initially unintentional, gradually, as the child experiences his/her environment and matures, the child’s behaviours become intentional and reflect the child’s will.” (MCI, 2013, Philosophy, Chp 2, p4). Montessori continues to elaborate on the evolution of the ‘will’ as a conscious learning, where we understand that “(The Child)... is still absorbing from the environment but can now learn new skills through deliberate effort and this is why this sub phase is referred to as the conscious absorbent mind”. (MCI, 2013, Philosophy, Chp 2, …show more content…
When going to the garden, Freddy also waited for two other children to join them before heading outside. In the same article Morris-Coole continues; “Such parameters not only support the social development of the child, but also give the child a framework of consistency and predictability. This links to the Childs sensitivity to order. The child knows what is expected of him/her and is able to build trust in the environment and the adults within it.” (Sandra Morris-Coole
When I try to understand why independence is such an intrinsic need of young children, as much as it seems obvious to me to be something instinctual, the result of the drive towards independence is summed up neatly in a passage from our class notes. “Independence is closely linked with the hormic impulse. It satisfies the children’s need to do things for themselves and to …show more content…
“She defines the horme as ‘...this universal force, is not physical, but is the force of life itself in the process of evolution’ (Montessori, 2007, p230). Montessori (2007) also refers to ‘hormic impulse’ evident in the first year of the child’s life, and present in all his/her actions, such as the infant’s determination to suck, explore, communicate and be independent. Initially unintentional, gradually, as the child experiences his/her environment and matures, the child’s behaviours become intentional and reflect the child’s will.” (MCI, 2013, Philosophy, Chp 2, p4). Montessori continues to elaborate on the evolution of the ‘will’ as a conscious learning, where we understand that “(The Child)... is still absorbing from the environment but can now learn new skills through deliberate effort and this is why this sub phase is referred to as the conscious absorbent mind”. (MCI, 2013, Philosophy, Chp 2, …show more content…
When going to the garden, Freddy also waited for two other children to join them before heading outside. In the same article Morris-Coole continues; “Such parameters not only support the social development of the child, but also give the child a framework of consistency and predictability. This links to the Childs sensitivity to order. The child knows what is expected of him/her and is able to build trust in the environment and the adults within it.” (Sandra Morris-Coole