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    Montessori Method and Child

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    (Maria Montessori – The discovery of the child) Dr. Montessori recognized that children are born with a particular kind of mind‚ one that is naturally inclined towards order. This ‘special’ mind is what gives humans the ability to make judgments and to calculate; it is how we have progressed in fields such as engineering and architecture. Dr. Montessori called this ‘the mathematical mind’ - a term borrowed from the French physicist and philosopher Blaise Pascal. Montessori felt that‚ if we

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    organs to begin functioning are his senses. Dr. Maria Montessori based her method of teaching young children considering the fact that a child between two to six years passes through the ‘sensitive period for the refinement of senses’ and they can be helped in the development of the senses while they are in this formative period. In order to serve this purpose Dr. Maria Montessori introduced a subject called ‘Sensorial’ where the materials are specially designed to enable the children to use their

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    Montessori Practical Life

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    Dorothy Mari de Graaf In this assignment I will be discussing the importance and different aspects of the Practical Life area in the classroom. “Watching a child‚ makes it obvious that the development of his mind‚ comes through his movements.” (Montessori‚1995‚ chapter 13‚ page 131.) The above clearly explains Maria Montessori’s conclusion that it is only through the practice of movement that a child can learn and develop. For this reason she decided to incorporate the area of Practical Life into

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    Maria Montessori was an educator from Italy who created an educational method for children where all focus was on the needs of the child. She used self-directed‚ materials-centered and interactive education methods. She thought that child has an absorbent mind from birth to around age 6 and also that children can always learn to be better. Role of the director was to introduce the materials for the child. Use of the five senses‚ kinetic movement‚ spatial refinement‚ small and large motor skill coordination

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    Montessori Life and works

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    1. Describe the life and works of Dr. Maria Montessori? Dr. Montessori is recognized as the founder of Montessori Method and one of the pioneers in the development of early childhood education. She is also respected and reputed for promoting a substantial number of important educational reforms‚ which now have become integral components of 21st century’s educational core. She is one of the most renowned women in the history of education of children. Her revolutionary and innovative findings and

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    cooperative artist in this production of learning. Maria Montessori thus used the title “directress” to explain the role of the teacher in a Montessori. The teacher is not the primary cause of learning she is rather a facilitator and a guide. They do not simply transfer lessons and curriculums. By preparing a suitable environment‚ observing the children and giving brief lessons according to the interest and need of the child‚ the teacher in a Montessori helps children learn independently. Mostly children

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    Montessori vs. Piaget

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    Vs. Jean Piaget’s Theory Maria Montessori and Jean Piaget are two educational philosophers whose theories are still being used and influence today’s educational system. Their theories and methods were revolutionary for their times‚ but they came to be greatly respected. Both of these theorist developed their own stages of child development and were able to base education on these stages. Although in many ways Piaget and Montessori were very similar in their thinking they were also

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    facilitate this as much as possible without interfering in the natural learning patterns of each individual child. • Children have a drive for spontaneous activity. Any person who has been near a young child knows this is true. In a Montessori environment‚ children are free to move about the classroom within the guideline of being respectful to others. • Children must be active to gain self-discipline. When a child chooses a work from a shelf‚ does the work to the best of

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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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    “The Montessori Method” Review Paper Lisa Ahlgrim National Louis University Maria Montessori was a visionary woman‚ passionate about providing quality education to all children. Born in 1870‚ at a time where few women attended college and were not expected to work in any area other than teaching‚ Maria grew up determined to become a doctor in spite of society‚ and even her father’s reservations. She was not accepted into the University of Rome‚ but with her spirit of perseverance‚ Maria gained

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