A Unique Approach to Education
The authentic Montessori Method for early childhood education is like no other approach out there. Those familiar with conventional teaching methods and school environments will discover a truly unique and different experience in a Montessori classroom.
The Montessori Difference
What makes the Montessori Method so unique? When you enter the calm, peaceful environment of a Montessori classroom, it may seem quite different from what you’ve come to expect from traditional educational environments. Here are few differences you may notice.
| Traditional | Montessori |
|---|---|
| Teacher is the focus of the classroom. | Teacher has an unobtrusive role in the classroom Teacher introduces activities to children and then lets them pursue their own interests, while observing their progress. |
| Mainly group instruction. | Mainly individual instruction One subject typically studied at a time, in allotted time, in a group Children select their own experiences, at their pace. |
| Same-age grouping. | Mixed-age grouping. |
| The teacher is in charge of lessons. | Children learn from each other Timed lessons, activities, and class schedules break up work flow Child works as long as they want on chosen projects, enabling focus and concentration. |
| Child's errors are usually pointed out by the teacher. | The teacher guides children toward self-realization and self-correction. |
| Learning is reinforced externally by repetition and rewards. | Child reinforces learning through repetition and feelings of success. |