"Scientific observation has established that education is not what the teacher gives; education is a natural process spontaneously carried out by the human individual, and is acquired not by listening to words but by experiences upon the environment."
- Maria Montessori, Education for a New World
- Maria Montessori, Education for a New World
Montessori education was founded by Dr. Maria Montessori in 1907. She based her educational methods on her scientific observation of children's learning processes.
Guided by her findings that children can teach themselves, Dr. Montessori designed a 'prepared environment' in which children could learn freely by choosing from a variety of developmentally appropriate (and designed) activities. According to Dr. Maria Montessori, learning is a natural, self-directed process which follows certain fundamental laws of nature.
Her method of education was designed to assist the child's development towards independence in the society within which they live. The child is provided a carefully planned and prepared environment in which they have the freedom, within limits, to do as they wish.
The Montessori Method is based on the following principles:
Children want to learn and enjoy learning (as long as nothing has interfered with this natural state).
Children deserve respect and confidence in their achievement.
Each child is unique and will learn at their own pace and will have their own interests and direction.
Teaching academics is not enough. The whole child must be considered.
Guided by her findings that children can teach themselves, Dr. Montessori designed a 'prepared environment' in which children could learn freely by choosing from a variety of developmentally appropriate (and designed) activities. According to Dr. Maria Montessori, learning is a natural, self-directed process which follows certain fundamental laws of nature.
Her method of education was designed to assist the child's development towards independence in the society within which they live. The child is provided a carefully planned and prepared environment in which they have the freedom, within limits, to do as they wish.
The Montessori Method is based on the following principles:
Children want to learn and enjoy learning (as long as nothing has interfered with this natural state).
Children deserve respect and confidence in their achievement.
Each child is unique and will learn at their own pace and will have their own interests and direction.
Teaching academics is not enough. The whole child must be considered.
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