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(Unit 5) Topic 5: Incorporating Montessori Elements in Program Planning

1 Clock Hour of Early Childhood Education

Benefits of Montessori

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The Montessori method of instruction has many benefits for children and teachers. Some of the primary focuses of Montessori instruction are in independence, community, and freedom within limits. These factors create an environment where students are supported in their learning and are able to independently and collaboratively learn. They own their learning and academics but view them in a communal and applicable way. It is a collaboration of academic pursuits and community service in many ways.​

Just some of the many benefits of Montessori:

Materials and methods have built-in self-correction and assessment methods. Children are taught to assess their own work and act confidently as a result.

Children have freedom within limits. Teachers set the limits and boundaries and allow children to participate within those bounds. Children are able to work on whatever they would like, whenever they would like, wherever they would like as long as it is within those limits.

A community of individuals. Montessori values each child’s unique learning styles and attributes. These differences come together to create a sense of community that all participants share in. From partner and group work, to mentor roles of older children in the multi-age classroom.

Children are taught from a very early age to be independent. This strengthens their self-esteem and self-concept. Children hang up their coats, get their own materials, clean-up after themselves and more.

Student-led exploration. One of the teacher’s roles is to facilitate learning, curiosity, and self-motivation.

Children build confidence in themselves and others. Making decisions for themselves, gaining independence, working as a community, and learning from others helps to build a strong foundation of confidence in children.

Practical Life skills support real-world concepts. Sweeping floors, cleaning tables, putting materials away, and more makes for an opportunity to learn about real-world concepts that extend into other domains.

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