The Montessori Classroom
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The Conventional ClassroomEmphasis on rote knowledge and social development Teacher's role is dominant, child is a passive participant Teacher is primary enforcer of external discipline Individual and group instruction conforms to the adult's teaching style Same age grouping Most teaching done by teacher and collaboration may be reserved for special projects Curriculum structured for group progress Child is guided to concepts by teacher Child usually given specific time for work Instructional pace set by group norm or teacher Errors corrected by the teacher Few materials for sensory, concrete manipulation Little emphasis on community development or classroom maintenance Child assigned seat; encouraged to sit still and listen during group Learning is reinforced externally by rewards, discouragements |
Offering Free and Public Montessori Education since 2009Non-Discrimination Statement
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