This essay will briefly discuss the notion of ‘sensitive periods in development‚’ as introduced by Hugo de Vries and researched by Maria Montessori. It will further list Montessori’s explanation of the sensitive periods and their importance in a child between the ages of 0 and 6 years. Two examples will be discussed through personal reflection to demonstrate the author’s understanding of these periods. Many theorists such as Piaget‚ Vygotsky‚ Freud and Erikson have examined the idea that every
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The Fifth Discipline Peter M Senge Publisher: Currency Doubleday – 1990 Introduction The organizations that will truly excel in the future will be those that discover how to tap people’s commitment and develop the capacity to learn at all levels in an organization. Deep down‚ people are learners. No one has to teach an infant to learn. In fact‚ no one has to teach infants anything. They are intrinsically inquisitive‚ masterful learners. Learning organizations are possible because at heart we
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Montessori Practical Life Overview - Scope and Sequence Important Periods of Childhood Development Most children are passionately interested in practical life activities because the activities respond to all the sensitive periods (important periods of childhood development). Practical life activities build a foundation on which the children will grow and carry over into the other areas of the classroom‚ and over in to their every day life. The Montessori Practical Life exercises respond to the
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Diploma in Montessori Method of Education (For Teaching Children from 2 ½ to 6 years old) This is a foundation Montessori training course. It is suitable for students wishing to work with or to teach children from 2 ½ to 6 years of age. The Diploma is awarded by Modern Montessori International‚ London. Entry Requirement:- 3 credits in SPM (1 credit in English and any other 2 credits). Good standard of both written and spoken English. Duration:- Approximately 14 months Mode of Study:
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Discipline is an important component of the growth process of children (Child Discipline). Since the beginning of time‚ discipline techniques used have varied with each family. However‚ the general importance of discipline within a household has been commonly accepted. One may ask‚ "What is discipline exactly?" It is human nature to challenge authority. As a natural part of development‚ children tend to test there boundaries. Discipline is the consequences of their misbehavior. If done in an appropriate
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educational development (3) The present level of educational performance of the child (4) The special educational needs of the child (5) The special education and related support services to be provided to the child to enable the child to benefit from education and to participate in the life of the school (6) The goals which the child is to achieve over a period not exceeding one year. When developing an I E P they must be effective individualised and characterised by being individualised and
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The Discipline of Teams 1. Executive Summary for this reading. The definition of the word team is often misused and all too often undermined. Most people think of a "team" as a group of people working together. This article explains that a team is much more than that. Teams have a common commitment and purpose‚ performance goals‚ complementary skills‚ and mutual accountability. Teams are usually a smaller group ranging from 2 - 14 people. Larger teams can be achieved but are more likely to form
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THEME: “DISCIPLINE‚ THE KEY TO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE” Mr. Chairman‚ Honourable Minister of Education‚ (Very) Rev. Ministers Nananom‚ Distinguished Board Members‚ and Invited Guests‚ Members of Conference of Assisted Secondary Schools Old Students‚ Parents and Guardians‚ Hardworking Staff and Students‚ Ladies and Gentlemen‚ Greetings from Winneba. It is my pleasure to be part of this occasion‚ an occasion to mark the 13th Anniversary and Speech & Prize Giving Day of this relatively young
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Dr. Maria Montessori describes Sensorial materials as the key to the universe. Discuss the statement and give examples to support your discussions. "With the gradual emergence of knowledge and volition‚ it becomes imperative to establish some order and clarity within the mind and to distinguish what is essential from what is accidental. ...To satisfy this need‚ he should have an exact‚ scientific guide such as that which is to be found in our apparatus and exercises." The Discovery of the Child
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Culture is the customs‚ beliefs‚ social‚ and general family behaviors of a group or groups of people. The way children are raised also has a lot to do with the type of culture that they are raised in. Although discipline and punishment may vary widely depending on the part of the world the family is from. One thing still remains the same. Good parents want what is best for the child. The main difference would be what the parents believe is best for the child such as; an American mothers tend to
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