About Maria Montessori

What was Maria Montessori’s method of teaching ?

• Fostering inner security and sense of order in the child

• it is based on self-directed activity, hands-on learning and collaborative play.

• taking advantage of sensitive periods when a childʼs mind is a receptive to learning.

• None of the above

What is 1 main Principles of the Montessori Method?

• Sensitive Periods Are Critical For Learning.

• Kids Can Teach Themselves Through Autoeducation.

• Children Are Shown Respect

• Individual Instructions

What did Maria Montessori believe about education?

• Montessori believed that adults seldom truly respect children

• Adults expect children to be disciplined and force information on them from above

• preparing them to become independent learners.

• Children are seen as inherently curious and learning driven.

What is the role of the teacher in the Montessori method?

• promote independence.

• Through careful observation and planning

• alert to the direction each child is heading and actively works to help them succeed.

• is that of an observer whose ultimate goal is to intervene less and less as the child develops.