Gilstrap Adrian Dominican Montessori Training Institute May 14‚ 2011 MONTESSORI’S APPROACH AND RECENT BRAIN RESEARCH 2 Abstract New technological advances in brain research allow scientists better understanding of how the brain develops. From birth‚ the task of the brain is to establish and reinforce connections between neurons. Dr. Montessori’s approach on brain development in young children coincides with much of the most recent brain research. Dr. Montessori discovered from her observations
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Montessori believed that the imagination be encouraged through real experiences and not fantasy. She felt very strong that this powerful force was not wasted on fantasy. It was important to allow a child to develop their imagination from real information and real experiences. Montessori believed that young children were attracted to reality; they learn to enjoy it and use their own imaginations to create new situations in their own lives. They were just excited about hearing a simple story of a
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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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------------------------------------------------- GOALS OF EFFECTIVE DISCIPLINE Discipline is the structure that helps the child fit into the real world happily and effectively. It is the foundation for the development of the child’s own self-discipline. Effective and positive discipline is about teaching and guiding children‚ not just forcing them to obey. As with all other interventions aimed at pointing out unacceptable behavior‚ the child should always know that the parent loves and supports
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DMT 101 Montessori Principle and Philosophy. Essay Questions. Dr.Maria Montessori referred to a child as “Spiritual Embryo” 1. What aspects of the prepared environment Cater to the nature of the “Spiritual Embryo”? 2. How may a Montessori teacher maintain and nurture his or her own spiritual outlook‚ so that the development of “Spiritual Embryo’ is not hindered? About Dr.Maria Montessori:- Maria Montessori was born in the year 1870 in Italy to Alessandro Montessori and Renlide
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CHCPR509A: Document‚ interpret and use information about children Gather and document detailed information about the child Contents Gather information and observations according to a child’s emerging skills Targeted information gathering When we gather information about children we should always be ready to be surprised by what we learn about them. Sometimes‚ however‚ we have specific things we want to find out or questions about the child that need answering. In situations
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Exploration of rationale behind the use of individual education plans? 50marks 500 words. What is an I E P? It is written records that document the individualised planning process for students with special educational needs. Individualised planning is a continuous and integrated process of instruction‚ assessment‚ and evaluation‚ decision making and reporting. Why have an I E P? It allows the student to progress at a level commensurate with ability. It also involves collaboration between all partners
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The Montessori Method: A Rhetorical Analysis Maria Montessori graduated in 1894 from the University of Rome’s medical school‚ becoming Italy’s first female doctor. This was a feat that reinforced Montessori’s commitment to women’s rights. Living in the 20th century‚ Montessori noticed society’s use of science as an approach to improving education. She believed these strategies were scientifically irrelevant to the teaching of students. In her writing “The Montessori Method”‚ Maria Montessori
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Maria Montessori was one of them. Maria was born in 1870 and became the first woman in Italy to receive a medical degree. She embedded herself into her work and made significant contributions to the fields of psychiatry‚ anthropology and education. Maria was acclaimed for her education method that built on the way children learned naturally. She believed in order expand any system of education a favorable environment must be created to allow the flow of a child’s natural gift. Maria Montessori was
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video (Bazelon). Maria Montessori‚ one of Italy’s first female physicians‚ began with a premise that kids can teach themselves if they are working within a strong framework (Bazelon). While educators sought ways to confine children in place while data was pumped into their minds‚ Maria Montessori’s revolution set the child free. Born in 1870‚ Maria Montessori assailed the male-dominated educational system‚ and became a physician (Povell). Perhaps‚ the challenges Montessori endured formed the basis
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