Planes of Development
Rina Dhakad
Evening Batch
FOUR PLANES OF DEVELOPMENT
Fundamental development takes place from conception to 24 years of age during this, Montessori observed four distinct periods, or "planes", in human development, extending from birth to six years, from six to twelve, from twelve to eighteen, and from eighteen to twenty-four. These four planes of development were used to describe the path of development every child follows, from birth to adulthood. She saw different characteristics, needs, learning modes, and developmental imperatives active in each of these planes. she also recognized that one could only experience complete and fulfillment of potential if the need of each period were fully met, before moving on the next stage. She even called for educational approaches specific to each period.
Montessori identifies the four Planes as:
Infancy 0- 6 years
Childhood 6-12 years
Adolescence 12-18 years
Maturity 18-24 years
These planes are also called “SERIES OF RE-BIRTH” Each plane of development provides the optimal time for learning in specific areas; the best time to learn a skill completely so that it forms part of the human being. Learning skills outside of these optimal times is less effective and more difficult for the child. As educators, schools and parents alike, it is critical that we educate in complete harmony with these planes of development. These planes are interlinked. traditional education is based on assumption of linear development which can be explained with the help of following diagram,
Maria Montessori compared these four planes with lifecycle of butterfly. . butterflies and moths have a "complete" life cycle. This means that there are four separate stages just like human being, each of which looks completely different and serves a different purpose in the life of the insect. The egg is a tiny, round, oval, or cylindrical object which turns into The caterpillar (or larva) which is the long, worm-like stage of the butterfly or
Evening Batch
FOUR PLANES OF DEVELOPMENT
Fundamental development takes place from conception to 24 years of age during this, Montessori observed four distinct periods, or "planes", in human development, extending from birth to six years, from six to twelve, from twelve to eighteen, and from eighteen to twenty-four. These four planes of development were used to describe the path of development every child follows, from birth to adulthood. She saw different characteristics, needs, learning modes, and developmental imperatives active in each of these planes. she also recognized that one could only experience complete and fulfillment of potential if the need of each period were fully met, before moving on the next stage. She even called for educational approaches specific to each period.
Montessori identifies the four Planes as:
Infancy 0- 6 years
Childhood 6-12 years
Adolescence 12-18 years
Maturity 18-24 years
These planes are also called “SERIES OF RE-BIRTH” Each plane of development provides the optimal time for learning in specific areas; the best time to learn a skill completely so that it forms part of the human being. Learning skills outside of these optimal times is less effective and more difficult for the child. As educators, schools and parents alike, it is critical that we educate in complete harmony with these planes of development. These planes are interlinked. traditional education is based on assumption of linear development which can be explained with the help of following diagram,
Maria Montessori compared these four planes with lifecycle of butterfly. . butterflies and moths have a "complete" life cycle. This means that there are four separate stages just like human being, each of which looks completely different and serves a different purpose in the life of the insect. The egg is a tiny, round, oval, or cylindrical object which turns into The caterpillar (or larva) which is the long, worm-like stage of the butterfly or