Montessori education
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Montessori education is a child-centered educational approach that emphasizes self-directed activity, hands-on learning, and collaborative play in carefully prepared environments.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
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| Montessori | 1 |
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| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
educational philosophy
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pedagogical approach ⓘ |
| aimsAt | holistic development of the child ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
adolescent education
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early childhood education ⓘ elementary education ⓘ |
| contrastsWith | traditional teacher-centered education ⓘ |
| developedIn | early 20th century ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
child-centered learning
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collaborative play ⓘ hands-on learning ⓘ self-directed activity ⓘ |
| firstImplementedAt | Casa dei Bambini NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
freedom within limits
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independence ⓘ respect for a child’s natural psychological development ⓘ |
| foundedBy | Maria Montessori NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasOrganization |
American Montessori Society
NERFINISHED
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Association Montessori Internationale NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| implementedIn | Montessori schools NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| includes |
cultural studies
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language education ⓘ mathematics education ⓘ practical life activities ⓘ sensorial activities ⓘ |
| influenced | alternative education movements ⓘ |
| isBasedOn |
constructivist learning theory
ⓘ
observation of children ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Maria Montessori NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| originatedIn | Italy NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| promotes |
cognitive development
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emotional development ⓘ independent learning ⓘ physical development ⓘ self-regulation ⓘ social development ⓘ |
| recognizes | sensitive periods in child development ⓘ |
| supports |
concentration
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intrinsic motivation ⓘ order ⓘ self-discipline ⓘ |
| uses |
carefully prepared environment
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multi-age classrooms ⓘ self-correcting materials ⓘ specialized Montessori materials ⓘ student choice of activity ⓘ teacher as guide ⓘ uninterrupted work periods ⓘ |
| viewsTeacherAs |
facilitator
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observer ⓘ |
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