Montessori education basic

Montessori is a scientifically based education approach that emphasises independence, freedom within limits, and respect for a child's natural psychological, physical, and social development. It was developed by Italian physician and educator Maria Montessori.

Khởi đầu trí tuệ - Magaret Sase

• Key Concepts: Maria Montessori’s life, core principles (absorbent mind, sensitive periods, prepared environment)

• Activities: Observation exercise in a classroom setting

• Assignment: Write a reflection on how Montessori differs from traditional education

• Key Concepts: Classroom setup, material selection, freedom within limits

• Activities: Design an ideal Montessori classroom layout

• Assignment: Critique a traditional vs. Montessori classroom setup

• Key Concepts: Guide vs. instructor, observation skills, fostering independence

• Activities: Role-play teacher-student interactions

• Assignment: Self-assessment on guiding vs. directing

• Key Concepts: Movement, sensory development, bonding

• Activities: Creating mobiles, tactile boards

• Assignment: Design a Montessori-inspired infant space

• Key Concepts: Grasping, crawling, object permanence

• Activities: Treasure baskets, pull-up bars

• Assignment: Record a baby’s motor development observations

• Key Concepts: First words, self-feeding, practical life basics

• Activities: Simple sign language, weaning tables

• Assignment: Create a "first words" Montessori material

• Key Concepts: Pouring, dressing frames, grace & courtesy

• Activities: Practice with Montessori materials (e.g., spooning, sweeping)

• Assignment: Film a demonstration of a practical life activity

• Key Concepts: Pink Tower, Knobbed Cylinders, color tablets

• Activities: DIY sensorial material creation

• Assignment: Present a sensorial activity to peers

• Key Concepts: Sandpaper letters, movable alphabet, storytelling

• Activities: Phonics games, sound baskets

• Assignment: Design a language-rich corner

• Key Concepts: Number rods, golden beads, decimal system

• Activities: Counting with natural materials

• Assignment: Teach a math concept using Montessori materials

• Key Concepts: Geography puzzles, botany, zoology

• Activities: Landform models, leaf matching

• Assignment: Plan a cultural activity for children

Infants (0-18 Months) Recap

• Key Concepts: Tracking progress, note-taking, adapting lessons

• Activities: Observe a child and document findings

• Assignment: Write an observation report

• Key Concepts: Natural consequences, conflict resolution

• Activities: Case study role-plays

• Assignment: Develop a behavior guidance plan

• Key Concepts: Montessori parenting tips, progress reports

• Activities: Simulate a parent-teacher conference

• Assignment: Draft a Montessori parent guide

• Assignment: Create a Montessori lesson plan portfolio (covering infants to preschoolers)

• Peer review & feedback session