I Choose Maria Montessori

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 in their self belief , self confidence and esteem that they may carry on throughout their life. Learning in a Montessori classroom is that of student discovery. The child is the teacher and utilizes the structured materials to enhance learning. Learning comes from “…working repeatedly on logically connected projects in order to satisfy his curiosity, and in order to build his own sense of competence” (Rosanova, 2003, 9). As a child repeatedly works on projects and discovers his/her own knowledge they are bound to make mistakes. Montessori said that it is through these natural mistakes that children learn how to critically analyze and problem solve within the environment without relying on others to solve the problem for them. “Each child discovers mistakes through feedback given by the project materials rather than by the teacher. The teacher avoids pointing out mistakes in favor of self-evaluation by each child. Instead of judging and correcting, the teacher advises the use of different complementary project materials, or “teaches again,” presenting a material from a different angle” (Rosanova, 2003, 9). Learning is doing. It is to experience through discovery, through manipulation, through critical thinking, through mistakes and through problem solving skills. In the process of learning children can gain self-esteem and generalization skills prior to the first grade that will prepare them to become a life-long learner.