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Montessori approach:
Developmental stages utilizing the text and at least one additional resource, please discuss specific values and beliefs of the teaching philosophy/approach you selected, and explain how these values and beliefs are reflected in the classroom environment design. Expand on how the classroom environment design supports the teaching philosophy and curriculum. What elements would you identify as especially important for you to include when implementing this teaching philosophy and curriculum?

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This problem discusses a Montessori approach in the classroom.

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This author has worked with three Montessori sites and visited many others. With regard to elements that are really important, it is relative. What seems to be unique, in contrast to the traditional classroom, is that there is more freedom for the child and yet has a bit of discipline ...

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