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Dr. M aria Montessori

Dr. M aria Montessori. Italian educator 1870-1952. Contributions. About 4,000 Montessori schools in the U.S Approximately 7,000 worldwide Many parents, public and private schools have adopted some portions of her thoughts on learning. How do children learn according to Dr. Montessori?.

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Dr. M aria Montessori

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  1. Dr. Maria Montessori Italian educator 1870-1952

  2. Contributions • About 4,000 Montessori schools in the U.S • Approximately 7,000 worldwide • Many parents, public and private schools have adopted some portions of her thoughts on learning

  3. How do children learn according to Dr. Montessori? • An environment is first created, readied for learning • Contains the “appropriate materials or “learning games”” (Brisbane,p.459)

  4. Key: • Stresses the development of • senses • Language • Motor skills • This allows the person (both mind and body) to be prepared to learn more

  5. What does the classroom look like? • “Learning stations” for subject areas • Everything in child’s reach • At child’s eye level • Children don’t play, they “work” • Establish pride

  6. Learning • Children learn from themselves and other children • Real-life experiences

  7. Teacher’s role • Give students independence • Respect “instinctive pursuit” (Brisbane, p.460) • Give tools, then interfere as little as possible • Ages 7-12: Group lesson - minimum

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