Two Differences And Views Of Education During A Child's Education

Adults and Children have different views on how things should go about during a child’s education. While some adults have the perspective on showing kids structure in different ways, they also have things in common. Maria Montessori, a doctor in education, and Colin Powell a speaker have different views on how a child should be taught structure, but they also have some similarities.
To begin with, Powell says, “ The education process begins even before the child is born, and if you don’t do that, you’re going to have difficulty.” In this description Powell is talking about early education and how the early development of structure can help kids in the long run. When Powell talks about how “the education process begins before the child
Powell and Montessori both can agree that they both want what is best for a child’s education and development. Montessori clearly states in her handbook that “the success of these results is closely connected with the delicate intervention of the one who guides the children in their development.” Montessori believes that there needs to be a change in how a child is educated. Teachers need to observe and help children when it is needed so they can learn and succeed in their education. She believes that the tender guidance is important for the learning experience. Within Powell’s speech he also wants what’s best for children and shows this by saying “the real answer begins with bringing a child to the school with structure in that child’s heart and soul to begin with.” To help prepare and provide structure to a child before they begin school, a parent can help bring them to things such as Head Start or preschool. Parents can also help them learn their colors, letters, how to read and write, and how to tie their shoes. If people do these things, it will help the child to not be behind the other students when they get to school. Powell wants what is best for the students and he believes to do this through structure.Another area that Montessori and Powell have in common is their belief in how children imitate adults. Both Powell and Montessori use examples from things they have witnessed in their lives to support that children imitate adults. Montessori understands the power of imitation when she says that “they will imitate us in any case. Let us treat them, therefore, with all the kindness which we would wish to help to develop in them.” Montessori is saying that children have a tendency to act like the adults they encounter, so instead of disciplining their children and making children show them respect, adults should treat them with