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Comparing Montessori With Traditional Education

A Montessori program is based on self-direction, non-competitive and cooperative activities that help a child develop a strong self-image, high levels of academic and social competence, and the confidence to face challenges with optimism. Encouraged to make decisions at an early age, Montessori educated children are problem-solvers who can make appropriate choices, manage their time, and work well with others. They exchange ideas and discuss work freely. These positive communication skills build the foundation for negotiating new settings.

MontessoriTraditional
Emphasis on: cognitive structures and social developmentEmphasis on: rote knowledge and social development
Teacher has unobtrusive role in classroom activity; child is an active participant in learningTeacher has dominant, active role in classroom activity; child is a passive participant in learning
Environment and method encourage internal self-disciplineTeacher acts as primary enforcer of external discipline
Instruction, both individual and group, adapts to each student’s learning styleInstruction, both individual and group, conforms to the adult’s teaching style
Mixed age groupingSame age grouping
Children are encouraged to teach, collaborate, and help each otherMost teaching is done by teacher and collaboration is discouraged
Child chooses own work from interest and abilitiesCurriculum structured for child with little regard for child’s interests
Child formulates own concepts from self-teaching materialsChild is guided to concepts by teacher
Child works as long as s/he wishes on chosen projectChild generally given specific time limit for work
Child sets own learning pace to internalize informationInstruction pace usually set by group norm or teacher
Child spots own errors through feedback from the materialIf work is corrected, errors usually pointed out by teacher
Learning is reinforced internally through the child’s own repetition of an activity and internal feelings of successLearning is reinforced externally by rote repetition and rewards/discouragement
Multi-sensory materials for physical explorationFewer materials for sensory development and concrete manipulation
Organized program for learning care of self and environment (polishing shoes, cleaning the sink, etc.)Less emphasis on self-care instruction and classroom maintenance
Child can work where s/he is comfortable, moves around and talks at will (but doesn’t disturb the work of others); group work is voluntary and negotiableChild usually assigned own chair; encouraged to sit still and listen during group sessions
Organized program for parents to understand the Montessori philosophy and participate in the learning processVoluntary parent involvement, often only as fundraisers, not participants in understanding the learning process

Information provided by the American Montessori Society.

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Grace & Courtesy

January 10, 2023

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Many of you are aware, with Thanksgiving upon us, that we call attention to  Native American Heritage Month which is observed in November. This month is an opportunity for learning and discussions … [Read More...]

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November 2, 2022

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