The Montessori Method
The Montessori Method of the education is a child-centred, holistic form of education.
The Montessori philosophy is built upon the idea that children develop and think differently to adults. The child is involved in both active & passive learning. Montessori believed in giving individual attention to each child as each one has different needs. The Montessori classroom is thus set up very differently to a traditional classroom.
Montessori believed in developing all aspects of the child’s being i.e. physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual. By developing these aspects together, the child is allowed to develop to his/her full potential.
Maria Montessori discovered that when young children concentrate and investigate a set of purposefully designed activities, they tend to develop self control; their movements become ordered and they appear peaceful.
Goals and Objectives
- To foster self-discipline and a sense of order
- To develop socially acceptable behaviour
- To acquire basic skills necessary for a lifetime of learning
- To develop a positive attitude towards school and learning
- To develop high self-esteem and self-respect
- To develop habits of persistence and initiative
- To help develop each child’s innate potential.
