The document provides an overview of Montessori philosophy and education. It discusses Maria Montessori, the founder of the philosophy, and her views on child development and education. A Montessori classroom allows children to learn through exploration and hands-on activities with materials designed to foster independence, concentration, and sensory development aligned with each child's interests and needs. Students experience this style of uninterrupted work time and are able to choose from various practical life, sensorial, and academic areas within the classroom.
3. Agenda
• Attendance
• Maria Montessori
• Montessori Philosophy
• How a Montessori classroom is run
• Montessori Album exploration and discussion
• Compare and Contrast Montessori to your education
7. During World War II Dr. Montessori was forced into exile from Italy because of her antifascist views and lived
and worked in India.
There she developed her work Education for Peace, and developed many of the ideas taught in her training
courses today.
She was nominated three times for the Nobel Peace Prize.
18. Montessori Philosophy
• In pairs, read and discuss the
Montessori Philosophy. Be
prepared to share three things
that you feel are key to her
philosophy.
19. How is a Montessori classroom run?
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OM1Gu9KXVkk
21. Compare and Contrast Montessori Education
to your education
(In class Reflection)
• You may use the Montessori books or albums to aid in your comparisons.
• You will have about 15-20 minutes to write
• Share what you have written.
22. Gaining Independence in life through
Montessori
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRpURbn8gA0
23. Montessori Readings
• Take some time to look though a Montessori themed text. You may
see a chapter that has a topic that sparks your interest.
• Select an excerpt, quote or paragraph that you would like to analyze.
• Write down the page number/chapter
• What intrigued you about the section you chose?
• Analyze the section in detail. Be specific.
