"I was once lost‚ but now I am found." This quote most accurately describes my feelings pursuing this specific Montessori track certification; especially while raising four young children at home‚ simultaneously. I was raised by a very Italian‚ Catholic family‚ The Orsini family‚ who descended from a Famous Pope‚ "Pope Orsini." My mother then died‚ when I was nine years old‚ and my understanding of my Italian heritage had been lost and forgotten; for the most part‚ after my father married her
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the senses offers the child a key to guide his explorations of the world‚ they cast a light upon it which makes visible to him more things in greater detail than he could see in the dark‚ or uneducated state." The Absorbent Mind p 167‚ Chap 17 Montessori was very influenced by the work of Edouard Seguin. He specialised in working with mentally deficient children and had developed a series of exercises that helped to train the children’s senses and to teach them the skills of everyday life. He also
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PEANUT BUTTER SANDWICH Materials 1. Loaf of bread (white or wheat depending on preference) 2. Jar of peanut butter 3. Knife 4. Apron 5. Clean hand towel 6. Tray 7. Flat plate Concept Isolated How to prepare Peanut butter Sandwich Direct Aims 1. Order 2. Organisation 3. Co-ordination 4. Concentration 5. Independence Indirect Aims To encourage and develop gross motor skills Prerequisites 1. Make sure the work area is free
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Symbiotic Period: The First 8 weeks of Life “The first weeks after birth have a special significance for the child’s development and are referred to as “symbiotic life”. The word symbiosis means “a life together” and it describes the special situation of two living beings who need each other because each of them gives and receives something absolutely necessary for the continuation and the quality of each of their lives.” – Understanding the Human Being ch. 3 The symbiotic period is a period
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Cultural and political forces influence international marketing activity. Discuss the impact of these forces and illustrate your answers with examples. Cultural Language. Will language be a barrier to communication for you? Does your host nation speak your national language? What is the meaning of your brand name in your host country’s language? Customs: what customs do you have to be aware of within the country? This is important. You need to make sure you do not offend while communicating
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Communications 301 Hybrid 2 April 2013 Montessori Method I) Good Afternoon. Today I’m going to inform you about educational evolution. It is common knowledge that our public school system evolves much slower than private or charter schools. There are so many choices for parents these days. And‚ the competition outside of public schools is increasing dramatically. Today‚ I want to introduce you to one particular avenue of education‚ The Montessori Method. At the end of my speech‚ I want
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Q 1. Write a comprehensive note on the importance of practical life exercises. "If teaching is to be effective with young children‚ it must assist them to advance on the way to independence. It must initiate them into those kinds of activities‚ which they can perform themselves. We must help them to learn how to walk without assistance‚ to run‚ to go up and down the stairs‚ to pick up fallen objects‚ to dress and undress‚ to wash themselves‚ to express their needs‚ and to attempt to satisfy their
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I choose Maria Montessori‚ In the Montessori Theory she focus on: Independence‚ Observation‚ Following the Child‚ Correcting the Child‚ Prepared Environment and Absorbent Mind. It is within these concepts we find the reasoning behind why things are such in a Montessori environment. These are goals and beliefs that Maria Montessori held with regards to the education of children. In this theory is teaching When the children are able to do things for themselves there is an increase
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Function of Words Children who have begun to read independently are ready to learn about the function of words. To accomplish this‚ Maria Montessori developed special grammar symbols that make the study of the nine parts of speech a sensorial experience. These colorful symbols highlight the pattern created when words are put together a certain way and thereby assist the children in absorbing the structure of language. Grammar helps children become better writers. The sequence of introducing
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Paulina V Edmunds James Paulik Montessori Philosophy and Pedagogy 27 January 2013 NORMALIZATION The children‚ who benefit enormously from the Montessori legacy‚ enjoy what Maria Montessori called “a Cosmic Education”. These children transform by the order‚ harmony and tranquility they experience every minute in this Montessori environment. They begin to transform‚ and this natural transformation was called by Dr. Montessori: “Normalization”‚ “It is the mental state children reach when they approach
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