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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One of the most influential philosophers in the history of education is Italian born Dr. Maria Montessori. Her innovative classroom conception and specialized‚ natural flowing educational design were unique for her time period. Maria Montessori’s background assisted in shaping her personal philosophy of education‚ which is still widely applicable in schools today. Maria Montessori was born in the town of Chiaravalle‚ Italy on August 31‚ 1870 (“A Biography of Dr. Maria Montessori”). Her father
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MIND A) FREEDOM IN A PREPARED ENVIRONMENT All over the world in constitutions of countries freedom is enshrined. This freedom applies not only to the adult but also to the child. For it is in freedom that a child reveals himself. Therefore a directress in a prepared environment must have the opportunity to observe the child in a free and open environment. Also the child’s inner guide must be allowed to direct the child’s growth. Thus a child will be aided to grow through independence and must
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MONTESSORI SYSTEM By: Saleem Younis Cheema (Chairman Angels School System Daska) M.A. (Education) M.A. (Pol. Sc.) M.A.(History) D.I.A.‚ P.G.D.E.‚D.C.S.‚ D.E.L. Diploma in Montessori (American Council) Diploma in Admin. (Govt. of Pak.) Certificate in Education‚(Oxford University) Certificate in Teacher
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mean? Normalization is a term that causes a great deal of confusion and some concern among many new Montessori Parents. Normalization is indeed not the best choice of words! It suggests that we are going to help children who are not normal to become “normal.” This is definitely not what Maria Montessori meant. Normalization is Montessori’s name for the process that takes place in Montessori classrooms around the world‚ through which young children learn to focus their intelligence‚ concentrate
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Elements of Montessori Education Montessori education is a child centric method of education that caters to the complete development of the child. The three key elements of the Montessori method are - The adult (Directress)‚ Prepared environment & Montessori materials. The adult (Directress) The Montessori directress plays an important role in the development of the child. She needs to offer the child what he needs‚ but unobtrusively & indirectly. She should stimulate the child to work for
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Montessori introduced Exercises in Grace and Courtesy in reaction to the young child’s need for order. The child has a need to know and to absorb the social structures in order to be more at ease in his environment. Grace and Courtesy lessons give the child the vocabulary‚ actions‚ and steps required for him to build his awareness and responsiveness of those around him. This in turn gives the child a better sense of orientation in his social structure. The Primary Class is the perfect place to
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Most girls dream of becoming an actress when watch movies as they are attracted by the beauty there. The gorgeous lives people lead on the screen attract the attention of men and women all over the world. With the age‚ some of them shift to some other occupations while the smallest part remains devoted to their dreams. Before making the final decision on whether to become the professional actress or not‚ please‚ consider the information in the article that highlights the advantages and disadvantages
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Research paper on Montessori Education {Kierre Davis} (American Public Universty} Abstract This research paper intends to explain and describe factors and features of Montessori education and Montessori school. It illustrates the practical implementation of Montessori education. It is an old method of education operating since 100 years. It started from the indigent nursery school in Rome and afterwards‚ it continued to expand at a larger scale. Approximations specify that over 5000 schools
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Montessori Method � PAGE �8� The Montessori Method Judge Edward Singleton Instruction Television College Prof. Eileen Roth PSY 41 - Lifespan Psychology July 7‚ 2007 � When Dr. Maria Montessori became the director of a school for mentally-handicapped children‚ she exposed them to an environment that was highly conducive to learning. After two years‚ the children‚ who had formerly been labeled _uneducable_‚ were able to pass a test with normal children. This dramatic success led her to study
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