Philosophy on teaching approach
Reflective Journal 2
Teaching approaches
A teaching approach comprises the principles and methods used for the delivery of lessons and very often it is influenced by the information and skill learned and nonetheless the enthusiasm felt by the teacher herself.
As an aspiring teacher, I have always been awed and motivated by Italian physician and educator, Maria Montessori’s philosophy and methods. Montessori’s learning approach is characterized by an emphasis on independence, freedom within limits, and respect for a child’s natural psychological development. Montessori's method promotes an educational environment which meets the basic human characteristics and specific characteristics of children at different ages. The function of the environment is to allow the child to develop independence in all areas according to his or her inner psychological directives. A Montessori environment exhibits the following characteristics:
Self-Directed Learning
The Montessori approach is child centred and allows each and every child an opportunity to grow and learn in an atmosphere of cooperation rather than competition, according to his or her own true nature. Montessori based her approach on the belief that real learning must take place through the spontaneous activity of children in a non-competitive environment, which promotes a joy of learning and the development of self- discipline.
Prepared Environment
Believing that the environment should aid and foster the child's development throughout life, Maria Montessori designed the Prepared Environment - a classroom environment to satisfy the child's differing needs. Children work with concrete materials, which isolate important concepts and skills. Many of these materials are self-correcting. Activities are self-directed so that children have a sense of control over their own learning and are able to follow their own interests.
Self-Discipline
At school, children work spontaneously in a prepared environment. Within
Teaching approaches
A teaching approach comprises the principles and methods used for the delivery of lessons and very often it is influenced by the information and skill learned and nonetheless the enthusiasm felt by the teacher herself.
As an aspiring teacher, I have always been awed and motivated by Italian physician and educator, Maria Montessori’s philosophy and methods. Montessori’s learning approach is characterized by an emphasis on independence, freedom within limits, and respect for a child’s natural psychological development. Montessori's method promotes an educational environment which meets the basic human characteristics and specific characteristics of children at different ages. The function of the environment is to allow the child to develop independence in all areas according to his or her inner psychological directives. A Montessori environment exhibits the following characteristics:
Self-Directed Learning
The Montessori approach is child centred and allows each and every child an opportunity to grow and learn in an atmosphere of cooperation rather than competition, according to his or her own true nature. Montessori based her approach on the belief that real learning must take place through the spontaneous activity of children in a non-competitive environment, which promotes a joy of learning and the development of self- discipline.
Prepared Environment
Believing that the environment should aid and foster the child's development throughout life, Maria Montessori designed the Prepared Environment - a classroom environment to satisfy the child's differing needs. Children work with concrete materials, which isolate important concepts and skills. Many of these materials are self-correcting. Activities are self-directed so that children have a sense of control over their own learning and are able to follow their own interests.
Self-Discipline
At school, children work spontaneously in a prepared environment. Within