"My vision of the future is no longer people taking exams and proceeding then on that certification ... but of individuals passing from one stage of independence to a higher [one], by means of their own activity through their own effort of will, which constitutes the inner evolution of the individual.” Maria Montessori, From Childhood to Adolescence
Montessori education offers immense opportunities for children in their growing up years as it puts emphasis on personal development, harmonious learning pattern, independence and instilling confidence in them so that they become self-directed learners.
Dr Maria Montessori believed that children learn better when they are choosing what to learn, and that philosophy is present in Montessori classrooms today. A Montessori classroom looks very different than what you are used to. Things that make it unique include:
Montessori education began in the early 1900s and the first House of Children (Casa dei Bambini) opened in 1907 and catered to preschool-aged children in a housing project in Rome. Montessori's method quickly spread to serve different populations of children. Montessori classrooms ideally contain age groups spanning three years: infant to three years old, three to six, six to nine, and nine to twelve. Montessori materials are easily available to children and organized according to topics such as language, math and others.
The materials are designed in such a way so that if children make mistakes, they can see and correct them without close teacher supervision or intervention. Montessori curriculum is tightly interconnected and Montessori pedagogical activities aid in the intellectual development of the children aged 2 - 5. Research shows that the levels of fine movements, adaptation ability, language, and social behaviour developments in the Montessori education group are significantly higher and Montessori children are allowed choices when it comes to Montessori education and the practical application of the Montessori method is designed based on human tendencies— to explore, being independent, group work, decision making skills, usage of the creative imagination and perfecting one's efforts.
Montessori education pays a deep respect to children considering them as unique individuals and a combination of psychology and philosophy of child's growth is incorporated in the Montessori approach. Montessori education transforms seemingly uninterested kids to being full-fledged explorators and social beings. Montessori education looks at children from a new perspective and aids in their cognitive development boosting their brains in a manner that will guide them in the right direction and help in their future learning. Self-regulation and self-control get embedded in their system right from that tender age which help them succeed in all their future endeavours.
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