ECE 101 Week 3 assignment – Maria Montesssori Theory

Maria Montessori Theory

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ECE 101Introduction to Early Childhood Education (ACJ1136A)

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Montessori Theory

The foundation principles and concepts of Maria Montessori theory that can be applied across all ages: Independence, Observation, Following the Child, Correcting the Child, Prepared Environment and Absorbent Mind. It is within these concepts we find the logic behind why things are such in a Montessori atmosphere. These are goals and values that Maria Montessori held with regards to the education of children.

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• Independence
  • Independence When the children are able to do things for themselves
  • There is an increase in their self belief and even self confidence and esteem that they may carry on throughout their life.
• Observation
  • If the child starts banging on objects, they have the need for that gross motor activity, and then give them a drum.
  • This is how observation can help create harmony, fulfilling the child’s current needs.
• Following the Child
  • Follow them in what they need to do.
  • If they want to climb give them opportunities to climb in a safe manner but allow them, do not be overprotective.
• Correcting the child
  • Children make mistakes, they may spill something, or drop food unintentionally, etc., and there is no need to raise your voice.
  • Why don’t we get a cloth and wipe it up.

  Early Childhood Education Today

  George S. Morrison

  Ashford Online

  EBSCOHost-Student