Montessori education is how to understand freedom

Freedom is the basic principle of the Montessori method of education. Montessori called her approach to education "freedom-based pedagogy," also known as "the education of liberal research." Therefore, grasping the connotation of "freedom" is the premise for understanding the essence of Mongolian education.

Montessori education is based on:Italian female educator Maria Montessori(Maria Montessori, 1870-1952). From ".Methods of Science Education for Children's Homes".a book.

What's special about it.

1.With a variety of activity stations, children can choose from a variety of options throughout the day

2.Up to 30 children of different ages can interact together

3.Teachers weave instruction between different activity groups rather than standing at the front of the classroom

4.Non-traditional scoring systems

The structure of the Montessori method is also destined to have both advantages and disadvantages of this method.

Advantages of Montessori education

1. Autonomy

Most of the learning process in the Montessori education system is self-directed, and children are able to gain a sense of independence and confidence from their abilities more quickly than learning in a traditional school setting. Students who experience a Montessori classroom are better equipped to manage themselves and think independently.

2. Develop a love for learning

This way of teaching inspires a love of learning in every child. It will keep your child's endless curiosity about others and the world around them in the future, and will see learning as a lifelong process that people will love, rather than a burden that ends when the bell rings.

This special benefit will accompany the child throughout his or her life and will be a driving force for future studies and job training.

Disadvantages of Montessori education

1. Freedom in the classroom is not necessarily a good thing

Children are more likely to prefer a regular routine and a structured life. Even the physical space created by the rows of tables and chairs can be reassuring for some students. This may not be an insurmountable obstacle, but it is best to pay some attention to it. Traditional hierarchical classrooms are less tolerant of freedom, but they are also more likely to ensure that the classroom environment feels orderly, safe, and regular.

2. It's not expensive

It is difficult for Montessori schools to operate at low prices. The need for a lot of high-quality learning materials that are resistant to beating, and the number and depth of training courses designed around them, is a significant expense.

Some institutions have tried to reduce these costs, but this is very selective, especially for teachers who need to continue their Montessori education and earn a certificate.

This afternoon, my daughter's teacher asked for a parent-teacher conference, and I went to the kindergarten with trepidation, and I thought that maybe the teacher would tell me some small shortcomings, such as disobedience, or just like to listen to good things or something, and let me cooperate with her to change it.

Who knew that this parent-teacher meeting would be different, the teacher did not say some of the child's preferences and advantages and disadvantages, but gave us an exchange of Montessori education. We've always heard of this term, but we really don't know what it means.

The teacher spoke very well, but I listened incoherently, and made a small note of the points I had understood

1.Be patient with children, the teacher says that every child is excellent, but adults often lose their children's talents, such as urging children to quickly dress, eat, read, write, etc., etc., we carelessly urge, we may ruin a scientist, painter, observer, etc. Educating a child is like taking a snail cow for a walk, walking with the child through his childhood and youth, although there are times when he is mad and impatient, however, the child unconsciously shows us the first best side of life.

2.About the sensitive period: The teacher used vivid examples to explain how many sensitive periods children will have in 0 6 years old, and how parents should guide them when their sensitive period occurs.

My daughter is 3 years old and 7 months old today, her mathematical thinking is very poor, I am very anxious, Lu Xi does it and her language skills are very good, I am very happy, I think my daughter may be a little stupid, now I understand the sensitive period of this knowledge point I am relieved. It's not that the child is stupid, but that she has a different sensitivity period for the acquisition of knowledge.

Montessori teaching has always advocated the teaching of sensory knowledge, and they believe that children have their own rhythm of development. So what I've learned is that I don't learn from other parents, I don't interfere with my child's learning rhythm too early, I don't go to basketball classes, art classes, composition classes, math classes, English classes, etc., and I don't do stupid behaviors that are encouraged by pulling seedlings.

3. The theory that rewards and punishments are useless. Human progress depends on internal motivation, children's inner needs are met in order to be satisfied and happy, and we often set external rewards for him, such as getting up quickly, getting up to give you a good meal, not giving it if you can't afford it, such as a child who performs well to give her a little red flower and so on.

Therefore, the real Montessori education is actually the free space and guiding environment provided by parents and teachers for children to explore and think on their own. When the time comes for Min's early balance, give him the tools he needs, and they will show amazing talent. Again, don't be in a hurry, let the child take his time!