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Montessori-pedagogy
contains: -practical training -sensory training -creative freedom -intellectual training -social training |
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| Children are curious and keen to discover and learn about new things. Children's interest varies according to their age and mental maturity. Maria Montessori noticed this and based her pedagogical method on this understanding. During many different studies Maria Montessori observed several overlapping periods during which children are particularly sensitive to certain types of stimuli or interaction, she called these periods sensitive periods. | The Montessori method focuses on the individuality of each child with respect to their needs or talents, as opposed to the needs of the class as a whole. A goal is to help the child conserve and foster its natural joy and interest for life and learning. The Montessori method encourages a great deal of independence - freedom within appropriate limits - which is always linked with responsibility. The children are guided in "practical life" skills towards taking care of themselves, maintaining their environment, and interacting gracefully with others. |
| Educational Programme | Resources | Children | Parents |