EDEE 253 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Maria Montessori
22 Jun 2018
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Lecture 1:
What is my image of the young child?
-Sponges -Caring
-Inquisitive -Trusting
-Creative -Artistic
-Authentic -Emotional
-Sense makers -Witty
-Brilliant -Routines
-Unique -Social/collaborative
-Go getters -Resilient
-Open minded -Mature
-Curious -Attention seekers
-Engaged -Driven
-Energetic -Passionate
-Spontaneous -Extraordinary
-Competent -Independent
-Affectionate
-Expressive/vocal
-Playful
Challenges:
-Resources
-Overworked
-Big classes
-Technology
-Poverty
Maria Montessori:
-Every child has the right to be taught
-Children are gifted by nature
-Child creates himself/has the ability to construct their own personality
-Each developmental achievement is special
-Children learn though activity and exploration and the senses
-Belief that child has to be “followed”/supported
-Children can teach themselves
Montessori plans for the young child include:
-Learning through sensory experiences
-“Means to an end” activities
-Didactic materials (Montessori materials)
Montessori teacher’s role:
-Create the stimulating environment
-Facilitate the children’s elf conducted learning process
-Believed work is play and play is work
High scope curriculum:
-Plan - Do - Review
-Five basic principles:
—> Active learning
—> Supportive adult child interactions
—> Material rich learning environment
—> Consistent daily routines
—> Ongoing assessment
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