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(Doc) Montessori education: a review of the evidence base

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Running head: MONTESSORI’SIDEAS FOR EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDRENMontessori’sideas for Education of young childrenName of the Student:Name of the University:Author Note:
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1MONTESSORI’SIDEAS FOR EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDRENI aim to elaborately discuss about the learning theories of Maria Montessori who haspopularized the Montessori approach of education. Maria Montessori was an Italian educatorand physician (Giardiello 2013). In this paper, I am going to focus on the main themes thatdefine the work of Maria Montessori are respect for the child, absorbent mind, sensitive periods,the prepared environment and autoeducation. I will further explore whether these works haverelevance in the contemporary practice of early childhood education.The Montessori approach along with the views of Maria Montessori on scientificpedagogy is used in various schools all over the world. The Montessori theory is based on thecore principles of acknowledging independence of the children, observing and following them,correcting their errors, and finally providing a prepared environment for absorbing the minds ofeach child (Feez 2009). The theory emphasizes more on the personal development of thechildren that gradually helps them to mature, be creative and socially adept. All these togethercontribute to successfully educating the children from all aspects, preparing them for the future.The Montessori theory is a learning process in the children through themselves. Itfacilitates self-discovery within the child, incorporating confidence, independence and disciplinein them (Montessori 2013). According to surveys, Montessori children are found to show agreater level of awareness, perceptions and other cognitive attainments at an early age of only 5years compared to children from other schools (Lillard 2013). They are nurtured to developpositively both behaviorally and socially that integrate a stronger self-beliefs into them. Thechildren from a very early age enjoy independence since they are trained to do things forthemselves, be it dressing, moving here and there to explore, and helping adults in their jobs andsuch other activities. The Montessori theory emphasizes on observatory measures that help tounderstand the child’s needs and makes one aware of what are the interests that the children hint
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2MONTESSORI’SIDEAS FOR EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDRENat (Montessori 2014). The theory also lays emphasis on letting the child to be free and performactivities of their will. Being over protective and always, directing them in every action hindersthem from growing and developing. Following the child is thus an important aspect of theMontessori theory that discourages the intervention of parents in the child’s actions unless itbecomes harmful (Carnie 2017). The theory also stresses on understanding the child andcorrecting them in a very calm attitude. It believes in correcting children instead of rebukingthem. A nice way or correcting the mistakes of the child helps them to realize their fault, whichthey abstain from repeating again. Thus, it helps to develop the observing potential of the childas a whole. Offering a proper environment for the children so that they can freely explore things bytheir own is another effective connotation of the Montessori theory (Donahoe 2013). Anattractive environment engages the attention of the children that grows into them a tendency toparticipate in activities. It helps them to be creative and through the work and play atmosphere,they learn a lot. The parents also are a crucial part of the environment for the children, who areconstantly learning something or the other from them. The children also have an absorbent mindand intakes things that they find around. For example, the children tend to use the language theyhear from their parents that they quickly pick up. They start expressing themselves after gettingadapted to the environment, which they have thoroughly experienced. Thus, the theory is veryeffective to promote justice and fairness to the young kids. They become emotionally active anddevelop a friendly and collaborative attitude towards the fellow children in the schools(Nutbrown and Clough 2014). The conventional lessons given also prepare them academically.According to the reports from the psychologists in the US; across various abilities, children atMontessori schools are found to out-perform those from traditional education (Lillard 2013).
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