Montessori Education
Research paper on Montessori Education
{Kierre Davis}
(American Public Universty}
Abstract
This research paper intends to explain and describe factors and features of Montessori education and Montessori school. It illustrates the practical implementation of Montessori education. It is an old method of education operating since 100 years. It started from the indigent nursery school in Rome and afterwards, it continued to expand at a larger scale. Approximations specify that over 5000 schools in the U.S.; 300 communal schools and few high schools apply the Montessori curriculum. Montessori program is featured by multi age classrooms, and a special curriculum of instruments (Lillard & Else-Quest, 2006). One of the famous works known as “Maria Montessori” work is well recognized in search of Montessori education. She estimated several modern “child-centered” or “developmentally appropriate” educational exercises and was the supporter for dynamic kid, when it was not trendy and popular (Rathunde, 2001).
Table of Content
Abstract ii
Introduction 1
Discussion 1
Montessori education and traditional school 2
Montessori Curriculum 3
Role of the teacher in Montessori Schools 4
A Case 4
Conclusion 5
References 7
Research paper on Montessori Education
Introduction Montessori education is a unique schooling philosophy started in 1907 with the foundation of “Maria Montessori.” She was first female physician from Italy. In Montessori education program, students guide their own learning. Designed as an alternative to traditional schooling, this system of education has been around for more than a century. As the Montessori classroom is such a unique environment, the activities that occur within it often differ from those of a traditional, public school. As a result, writing in particular reflects the distinctiveness of the Montessori program (Cossentino, 2008).The history of and philosophy behind Montessori education lends them to the unique
{Kierre Davis}
(American Public Universty}
Abstract
This research paper intends to explain and describe factors and features of Montessori education and Montessori school. It illustrates the practical implementation of Montessori education. It is an old method of education operating since 100 years. It started from the indigent nursery school in Rome and afterwards, it continued to expand at a larger scale. Approximations specify that over 5000 schools in the U.S.; 300 communal schools and few high schools apply the Montessori curriculum. Montessori program is featured by multi age classrooms, and a special curriculum of instruments (Lillard & Else-Quest, 2006). One of the famous works known as “Maria Montessori” work is well recognized in search of Montessori education. She estimated several modern “child-centered” or “developmentally appropriate” educational exercises and was the supporter for dynamic kid, when it was not trendy and popular (Rathunde, 2001).
Table of Content
Abstract ii
Introduction 1
Discussion 1
Montessori education and traditional school 2
Montessori Curriculum 3
Role of the teacher in Montessori Schools 4
A Case 4
Conclusion 5
References 7
Research paper on Montessori Education
Introduction Montessori education is a unique schooling philosophy started in 1907 with the foundation of “Maria Montessori.” She was first female physician from Italy. In Montessori education program, students guide their own learning. Designed as an alternative to traditional schooling, this system of education has been around for more than a century. As the Montessori classroom is such a unique environment, the activities that occur within it often differ from those of a traditional, public school. As a result, writing in particular reflects the distinctiveness of the Montessori program (Cossentino, 2008).The history of and philosophy behind Montessori education lends them to the unique
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