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Maria Montessori
Maria Montessori was an Italian physician and educator born in 1870 who developed the Montessori method. She opened her first Montessori school, called the Children's House, in 1907. By 1936, every continent except Antarctica had a Montessori school. Montessori was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize three times for her work developing an educational method focused on respecting children's natural psychological development. She believed the prepared environment and use of hands-on materials were essential to allowing children to learn through their own self-directed activity and exploration.
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- 2. The life ofMaria Montessori • August 31, 1870 - Born in Italy • 1895 - First woman to graduate from the University of Rome Medical School • 1907 - opened her first Montessori School, named the Children's House • 1936 – by this time, every continent, except Antarctica had a Montessori School • 1949, 1950, and 1 951 - Nominated for the Nobel Prize • May 6, 1952 - Died
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- 4. I N F L U E N C E S Johann Pestalozzi Friedrich Frobel Edouard Seguin Jacob Pereira Jean Marc Giscard Itard Achille de Giovanni César Lombroso Giuseppe Sergi
- 5. Implemented in the Classroom • Five Basic Principles I. Respect for the child II. The absorbent mind III. Sensitive periods IV. The prepared environment V. Auto-education
- 6. Proving Montessori Effective Study Study conducted by Association Montessori International Milwaukee Public Schools Tested against Milwaukee Montessori MacDowell and GreenField schools. 201 students from each schools were chosen from random lottery pick Tested Act, WKCE(Wisconson knowledge and concepts examination) and GPA scores were compared. Math, Science, English and Social studies.
- 7. Hypothesis and resultsfrom study “This study supports the hypothesis that Montessori education has a positive long-term impact. Additionally, it provides an affirmative answer to questions about whether Montessori students will be successful in traditional schools.” -AMI
- 8. Materials • ThePink Tower - a set of ten blocks is used for stacking, counting, and imaginary play.
- 9. Materials Used In Classroom • Blocks provide children with the opportunity to exercise a variety of skills that will help them later in life. • They also encourage problem solving, symbolic thinking, and math concepts. Also, spatial skills, logical, mathematical skills, planning, construction and social dramatic play opportunities.
- 10. History and PhilosophyOf Early Childhood Development Professor Fowler DECEMBER 9TH 2014 FINAL PROJECT BY: GLORIA DUBISETTE, ELIZABETH EARLY,DA’SHAY YATES, MAKIYA WATSON AND SHAQUASHIA MCDUFFIE.