A Brief Outline of Maria Montessori
Not what you're looking for?
I need help developing an outline in the theorist Maria Montessori. It has to contain the following:
- The identification of the theory of choice and three details about it
- Three examples in which the theory/theorist correlates with your own personal style regarding Early Childhood Education
Outline
I. Background: Maria Montessori: first woman to earn a medical degree in Italy.
- Appointed assistant instructor in psychiatric clinic at University of Rome -
- Brought her into contact with retarded children in insane asylums.
- While there Montessori became interested in educational solutions to the children's impairments.
II. Developed a system for educating young children, hugely influential for all early childhood program
III. While working at Children's House, tested ideas and gained insights.
- Teaching led to perfection of system.
IV. Three details (or principles):
a) Respect for the child: Montessori found as a rule in the late 1800's - early 1900's, children were not respected. P. 142
- Blind expectations for them fo follow adult authority without regard to their needs;
- Teachers show respect when helping children do things and learn for themselves.
- Let them make choices.
b) Sensitive Periods: Children more susceptible to certain behaviors and can learn skills more easily. P. 142
- An example of a sensitive period - when children are ready to write.
- Teachers observe in order to detect these sensitive times. P. 142
c) Prepared Environment: environment prepared so they can direct their own learning;
- learning materials and experiences accessible;
- children are free to explore as they wish.
V. My Own Personal Style - 3 details
a) First way this correlates with my own personal style if the prepared environment.
- Belief as an educator that the more environment is organized - less chaotic;
- at early childhood level, students should have freedom to experiment with different materials.
- sensory materials and how they help expedite learning.
- take care of the environment - part of being a community member.
b) The learning - child centered and teacher does not intrude unless needed;
- observe children to see how they learn;
- modeling respect for all children - how they treat each other.
- demonstrate materials as needed.
c) Reflection of Contemporary Practices
- evidence of the integrated curriculum;
- active learning- use of manipulative materials;
- individualized - students proceed at their own rates of mastery.
- appropriate assessment - by observation ;
- developmentally appropriate practice - foundations of Montessori Method.
Purchase this Solution
Solution Summary
The identification of the theory of choice and three details about it
- Three examples in which the theory/theorist correlates with your own personal style regarding Early Childhood Education
Solution Preview
Outline
I. Background: Maria Montessori: first woman to earn a medical degree in Italy.
- Appointed assistant instructor in psychiatric clinic at University of Rome -
- Brought her into contact with retarded children in insane asylums.
- While there Montessori became interested in educational solutions to the children's impairments.
II. Developed a system for educating young children, hugely influential for all early childhood program
III. While working at Children's House, tested ideas and gained insights.
- Teaching led to perfection of system.
IV. Three details (or ...
Purchase this Solution
Free BrainMass Quizzes
Educational Research: The Basics
This quiz provides a basic overview of terms typically use in educational research.
DIR/Floortime Model for Therapy
This quiz provides a brief introduction to the DIR/Floortime Model for therapy. This process focuses on meeting a child at his or her developmental level and then extending learning.
IFSPs, Early Intervention Services
Brief introduction to Individualized Family Service Plans. Do you know the mission of the Early Intervention Program?
ADHD: Fact or Fiction
Can you separate the facts from the fiction when it comes to ADHD?
Importance of Play for Children
Play is integral for children's education and development. This quiz briefly highlights the neuroscience supporting the importance of play-based learning.