this essay I will be discussing the importance and different aspects of the practical life area in a Montessori classroom. Children are naturally interested in activities they have witnessed‚ therefore Doctor Maria Montessori began using what she called “practical life exercises” to allow the child to do activities of daily life and therefore adapt themselves in their society. Doctor Maria Montessori developed her philosophy of education based upon actual observations of children; she observed that
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501.1 – Assignment One: Summary of Topics (approx. 2000 words) Read The Montessori Method and modern child development texts. In approximately 400 words for each topic‚ summarize Dr Montessori’s approach and discuss how Montessori’s views on these topics are regarded in child development texts today. (a)The Role of the Environment (b)Children’s Diet and Exercise (c)Nature in Education (d)Education of the Senses Dr Montessori also expresses the need for ‘Scientific Pedagogy’‚ i.e. using scientific
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for children aged birth to six are‚ order‚ movement and language. There are also other sensitive periods such as‚ refinement of motor skills‚ sensitivity to small objects‚ social behaviour and sensory refinement. (Daily Montessori-Montessori Education‚ www‚ 27/09/10) Maria Montessori believed that the first phase of the absorbent mind period is from birth to three years and that this is the most important time in a child’s development‚ as the child unconsciously learns his/her basic skills. She called
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clarity within the mind and to distinguish what is essential from what is accidental… To satisfy this need‚ he should have an exact‚ scientific guide such as that which is to be found in our apparatus and exercises.” Dr. Montessori – The discovery of the child‚ chap.6 Dr. Montessori describes sensorial materials as the key to the universe. Discuss the statement and give examples to support your discussions. Senses are points of contact through which the stimuli enter and make an impression
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The Montessori teacher plays an important role in the Montessori environment. The teacher needs to acquire a deeper sense of the dignity of the child as a human being‚ a new appreciation of the significance of his spontaneous activities‚ a wider and thorough understanding of his needs. The most essential part of the teacher is that the teacher should go through spiritual preparation. The moral preparation is necessary before one is fit to be entrusted with the care of the children in a principle
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Life and work of Dr. Maria Montessori Dr. Montessori is known as the founder of Montessori Method‚ who played an important role in the development of early childhood education. She was born in middle class family on 31st August 1870 and was the only child of her parents. Her father‚ Alessandro Montessori was a conservative military man. But her mother‚ Renidle Montessori was a liberal lady. Although in those days whole Europe was very conservative but Montessori got medical and scientific education
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PEANUT BUTTER SANDWICH Materials 1. Loaf of bread (white or wheat depending on preference) 2. Jar of peanut butter 3. Knife 4. Apron 5. Clean hand towel 6. Tray 7. Flat plate Concept Isolated How to prepare Peanut butter Sandwich Direct Aims 1. Order 2. Organisation 3. Co-ordination 4. Concentration 5. Independence Indirect Aims To encourage and develop gross motor skills Prerequisites 1. Make sure the work area is free
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3/21/2015 Maria Montessori Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia Maria Montessori From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia Maria Tecla Artemesia Montessori (Italian pronunciation: [maˈria montesˈsɔri]; August 31‚ 1870 – May 6‚ 1952) was an Italian physician and educator best known for the philosophy of education that bears her name‚ and her writing on scientific pedagogy. Her educational method is in use today in some public and private schools throughout the world. Maria Montessori Contents 1 Life and career
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A Short History of Dr. Maria Montessori and her Methods Teaching a two years old child how to be independent‚ responsible and confident sounds impossible‚ but more than 100 years back an Italian doctor named Maria Montessori made it possible. As she believed "the study of child psychology in the first years of life opens to our eyes such wonders that no one seeing them with understanding can fail to be deeply stirred. Our work as adults does not consist in teaching‚ but in helping the infant mind
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Communications 301 Hybrid 2 April 2013 Montessori Method I) Good Afternoon. Today I’m going to inform you about educational evolution. It is common knowledge that our public school system evolves much slower than private or charter schools. There are so many choices for parents these days. And‚ the competition outside of public schools is increasing dramatically. Today‚ I want to introduce you to one particular avenue of education‚ The Montessori Method. At the end of my speech‚ I want
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