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DISCUSS THE CHILD, S INNER DRIVE TOWARDS INDEPENDANCE. HOW DOES THE MONTESSORI PREPARED ENVIRONMENT SUPPORT THIS DRIVE?
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INTRODUCTION
In this essay I will be discussing the Montessori method. I will discuss the importance of Independence, Observation, Following the child, Prepared environment, Correcting the child and the Absorbent mind on the development of the child 's independence.
First we need to know what the Montessori method is. The Montessori method is... ' ' self-reliance and independence. It helps a child to become independent by teaching him or her life skills, which is called practical life. Montessori children learn to dress themselves, help cook, put their toys and clothes away and take an active part of their household, neighbourhood and school. ' ' (Montessori Mom, What is the Montessori Method (Accessed 27th of November 2012)).
Maria Montessori felt that independence, observation, following the child, correcting the child, prepared environment and the absorbent mind can be applied to children of all ages and will help the child towards independence.
Independence
Montessori 's aim for children was to give the child the opportunity to do the task for themselves. Such opportunities would be allowing the child to do what they want in a safe environment. Helping the child to develop their independence will help their self-esteem which the child can carry on throughout their lives. "Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed." – ' 'Maria Montessori ' '.(Daily Montessori, Developmental Psychology (Accessed 27th of November 2012)).
If the child is not given the time to do the task at their own ability and the adult or teacher becomes frustrated and does the task for the child this can have a harmful impact, for the child may become over-dependant on the adult and will not do it for themselves for they know the adult or teacher will do it for them. The child will seem unhappy and will be drawn to
BY 2012535
INTRODUCTION
In this essay I will be discussing the Montessori method. I will discuss the importance of Independence, Observation, Following the child, Prepared environment, Correcting the child and the Absorbent mind on the development of the child 's independence.
First we need to know what the Montessori method is. The Montessori method is... ' ' self-reliance and independence. It helps a child to become independent by teaching him or her life skills, which is called practical life. Montessori children learn to dress themselves, help cook, put their toys and clothes away and take an active part of their household, neighbourhood and school. ' ' (Montessori Mom, What is the Montessori Method (Accessed 27th of November 2012)).
Maria Montessori felt that independence, observation, following the child, correcting the child, prepared environment and the absorbent mind can be applied to children of all ages and will help the child towards independence.
Independence
Montessori 's aim for children was to give the child the opportunity to do the task for themselves. Such opportunities would be allowing the child to do what they want in a safe environment. Helping the child to develop their independence will help their self-esteem which the child can carry on throughout their lives. "Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed." – ' 'Maria Montessori ' '.(Daily Montessori, Developmental Psychology (Accessed 27th of November 2012)).
If the child is not given the time to do the task at their own ability and the adult or teacher becomes frustrated and does the task for the child this can have a harmful impact, for the child may become over-dependant on the adult and will not do it for themselves for they know the adult or teacher will do it for them. The child will seem unhappy and will be drawn to
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