Our program is based on
self-directed, non-competitive activities, which carefully encourages
the child to develop self-confidence and courage to resolve challenges
and easily adapt to change.
The following comparisons
are general in nature. We respect that all schools (traditional and Montessori)
are unique in nature.
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Our
Montessori Curriculum
- Emphasis on cognitive learning and total development,
with a focus on cooperative learning
- Child learns by handling objects themselves
- Child learns to work independently, reinforcing
what they have learned on their own and by teaching their peers
- Child-centred learning
- Each child accomplishes every cycle of activity
at his/her own pace
- Child has the freedom to move and work within
the classroom with self-discipline and respect
- Planned environment provides intellectual challenges
in any work the child chooses to do
- Emphasis on concrete learning
- Self motivation
- Child reinforces own learning by repetition
of work and internal feelings of success.
- Mixed age grouping
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Traditional Method
- Emphasis on social development.
- Teacher directed activities, with materials
dispensed at specific times throughout activity
- Teacher is focus of classroom, determining
activity cycles and time.
- Children progress through each concept at a
set pace by the teacher.
- Curriculum is structured for the child.
- Child is assigned a seat. Changes in environment,
depend on the activity planned by the teacher. Teacher is primary enforcer
of discipline.
- Child is generally allotted specific time for
each activity
- Emphasis on abstract learning
- Teacher sets schedules and activities
- Learning is reinforced externally by repetition
and rewards.
- Same age grouping
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