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The Role of the Montessori Teacher

Posted by lisslane in Blog, Maria montessori, Montessori Method, teacher training, The role of the Montessori Teacher, The role of the teacher

The role of a Montessori teacher is special in so many ways. She thoughtfully prepares the environment to meet the unique needs of the children. She carefully observes and understands when to introduce new materials so that the children may continue to be engaged in the mastery of their work. She must observe and follow the child, giving him opportunities to explore his interests safely and productively. The teacher must recognize the fine balance between challenging the child and gently pushing him towards new material and allowing him to find…read more

Aug.27

Montessori Terms

Posted by lisslane in absorbent mind, Blog, deviation, freedom, liberty, Maria montessori, montessori glossary, Montessori terms, normalization, prepared environment

Deviation: Deviations, or detours, are misbehaviours that stray from normalization. Deviations are created when development cannot occur normally. If not corrected, deviations can become worse over time and may impact the child as an adult. Montessori described two types of deviations; deliberate and non-deliberate. Deliberate are behaviours fostered by adults, such as insatiability of attention or laziness. Non-deliberate behaviours are those not fostered by adults include behaviours like disobedience or quarrelling. Normalization: Normalization is what occurs when children are given meaningful work to do within the prepared Montessori environment. Normalization…read more

Aug.26

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