What I’d like to talk to you about today is the topic of child language development_. I know that you all are trying to develop a second language‚ but for a moment‚ let’s think about a related topic: How children develop their first language. What do we know about how babies develop their language and communication ability? Well‚ we know babies are able to communicate _as soon as they are born__ --even before they learn to speak their first language. At first‚ they communicate by crying. This crying
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In Montessori education‚ the term “normalization” has a specialized meaning. “Normal” does not refer to what is considered to be “typical” or “average” or even “usual”. “Normalization” does not refer to a process of being forced to conform. Instead‚ Maria Montessori used the terms “normal” and “normalization” to describe a unique process she observed in child development. Normalization refers to the focus‚ concentration and independence of the child‚ by his own choice. It means the child has acquired
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expands the child sensory perceptions and knowledge of the world. Maria Montessori called sensorial materials the "key to the universe" because they enable the to perceive‚ identity and classify what he sees‚ touches‚ smells‚ taste and hears. SENSORIAL The Sensorial area of the classroom uses the Sensorial Material to address the child’s Sensitive Period for the Refinement of the Senses. Dr. Montessori stated that the “Sensorial Materials are the keys to universe.” The first step for the child is to help
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learning in the classroom and at home. Her theories of observation and hands on learning were given much recognition in the twentieth century. She was recognized as one of the pioneers of early childhood education. (Kramer‚ Rita Marie. 1988. Maria Montessori: A Biography. Reading‚ MA: Addison-Wesley). Most schools today are still using several of Montessori’s theories and ideas on their younger students; especially kindergarteners. I want to be able to use many of Maria Montessori’s ideas in my
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windows or baloneys. 10 children die from falling each year. Don’t let your child be one of them. So even if the window isn’t far from the ground you still need to make sure to have window locks. Make sure if your window locks are fitted with a key they are kept out of reach of children as they can become a choking hazard. Stair gates Stair gates are very important once your child is able move around without your help. A child falling down a flight of stairs can have extremely horrific consequences
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The Preoperational stage would be known as the pre-school and early elementary children‚ or toddlers and early childhood children put into modern terms. During this stage child developments is demonstrated through the use of symbols. In a class of my choice‚ I would like to have numbers‚ shapes‚ colors‚ and toys animals to help teach children about the basics. Memory and imagination are also developed during this stage‚ so In my class would be game times‚ where each student could work on developing
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Philosophy & History Paper Maria Montessori was born in 1870 and in 1896 became the first female doctor in Italy‚ graduating from the University of Rome’s medical school. In 1899 she was in charge of director of an Orthographic School‚ a school for children who were regarded as ’hopelessly deficient’. For 2 years‚ she worked with these children and under her direction‚ the children developed to such an extent that a number of them were able to read & write well enough to be successful at a public
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Montessori philosophy interprets “discipline” (Montessori‚1988) and “obedience” (Montessori‚ 1988) in a different way than any other philosophy does. This essay intends to discuss and define those two important factors in detail and explains the difference between them.” Discipline” and “obedience” can only be discussed in combination with freedom in a prepared environment. Freedom not only allows the child to progress in his/her own pace‚ it also fosters the child’s emerging inner discipline. However
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Regardless of race‚ country‚ or culture‚ people follow similar patterns of exploration‚ inventiveness‚ and creativity. After years of careful observation‚ Maria Montessori was able to identify the importance of tendencies that compel human beings to construct and refine the world around them. The practical application of the Montessori Method is based on human tendencies to explore‚ move‚ share with a group‚ to be independent and make decisions‚ create order‚ develop self-control‚ abstract ideas
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theory. This form of exploration appeals to the curiosity and imagination of a six to nine years old child. Maria Montessori pointed out that every element in our world has some important task to perform. This task will not only satisfy its own need but also contribute to the need of others in the process. This is one of the many facets of cosmic education. Cosmic education is a way to show the child how everything in the universe is interrelated and interdependent‚ no matter whether it is the tiniest
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