Montessori believed that society, the family and teachers should introduce religious concepts in a living model. She felt that even babies absorbed the church services. Babies, children and adults should worship together and not be segregated into separate rooms. By the time a child is 5, Montess...
Dr. Montessori believed that the reason humans take so long to develop is our ability to be individuals, rather than just part of a species. Human movements, which take longer to master, are voluntary and not instinctual. Children are capable of becoming anything and that potential is present ...
do so. The teachers role in the class room is to cater for these needs. Montessori believed that only a certain type of person suited the role of a Montessori teacher“The teacher must derive not only the capacity‚ but the desire‚ to observe natural phenomena. In our system‚ she ...
I believed that education could improve people's lives. When I looked back on my long life, I was happy that my Montessori schools were able to do this.63. What did Maria's mother want her to do? A. To get married. B. To get education. C. To stay at home. D. To become a...
Respect for the Child:Montessori teachers believe that children are capable of learning on their own and should be given the freedom to explore and learn at their own pace. The Absorbent Mind:Montessori believed that children have an innate ability to absorb knowledge from their surroundings, and...
Autoeducation-Montessori believed that children should educate themselves, thus developing skills necessary for life. This can occur once the teachers has prepared an appropriate learning environment and gives choices. Autoeducation can be seen as the goal of this method. Children often learn in multi...
Maria Montessori believed that encouraging children to work independently taught them to be self-motivated. She proved that even young children can and should be independent learners. She promoted children's ‘natural spirituality’; the essence of being a child. And she encouraged her kids to rely...
Due to its “abstract” attributes, many people perceive Mathematics as being “difficult”. Montessori believed that Mathematics should start from sensorial activities, which allows abstract numeric concepts to be presented to children in a concrete way. Through observation, analysis, concentration and ...
learning is child-centered. The adult adapts the environment and materials to meet each child’s needs, skills, and interests. It’s a hands-on, individualized approach. Dr. Montessori believed that all children are born with alove of learningand that education should seek to nurture the inbor...
Montessori had a deep respect and reverence for nature. She believed that we should use nature to inspire children. She continually suggested that Montessori teachers take the children out into nature, rather than keeping them confined in the classroom. This is why natural materials are preferred ...