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Montessori Method
vs.Traditional Education
By: Tekera Stevens
The Montessori Method
The Montessori Method was developed by Dr. Maria Montessori in the late 19th century.
Montessori Method is a curriculum that is based on observing the child and focuses on self correcting materials and putting the child in touch with the environment
Maria Montessori
Characteristics of the Montessori Method
The Environment
The Children
The Teachers
•Child size furniture •30-35 children •Children divided into groups by age•Children allowed to explore•No grading system
•Work together and learn from each other•Challenged to their ability•Work freely•Remain with same group of children 3 yrs•Self-directed and independent
•Trained to recognize appropriate learning level•Serve as guide for child•Pay attention to the child•Let children learn at own pace•Provide the child with calm , uncluttered environment
A look inside the Montessori classroom
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Traditional Education
Traditional education brings to mind a child sitting in a class with twenty or more students and the teacher seated at the front of the room.
The Public School System
Characteristics of Traditional Education
Children are all
around the same
age
Ignores learning styles and talents
First
school
choice
made
by many
parents
Standardized testing is the main focus
Provides children with opportunity to build social skills and meet others from diverse backgrounds
Crowded School
No one -on- one attention
Student teacher ratio
Safety
No religion in public schools
No quality education
Why Dissatisfaction with Traditional Education
•Many parents are opting to put their children in private schools, like Montessori schools
•Some parents choose to home school their children
•Most Americans agree that private schools such as Montessori schools do a better job than public schools at teaching students
•Most parents of public schools support private school education three to one
QUICK FACTS
Satisfaction with public schools in America:
Traditional
Education
Montessori Method
Child learns through own experience
Children work at tables
Multi age grouping
Non graded
Schedules and frequent interruptions
Children grouped by age
Teacher corrects student errors
COMPARING THE TWO
Unlike Montessori, public education focuses on intelligence rather than learning styles and talents. Students are taught how to succeed on standardized tests resulting in no actual learning.
As a parent which one would you choose?