Curriculum Models: HighScope Model and The Montessori Method
In this paper the author will focus on HighScope Model and the Montessori Method and comparisons between each approach.
The HighScope Model believes that a child is an active learner. The children are given scaffolded learning that is developmentally appropriate, and the curriculum is based around interests of the children. The teachers use Child Observation Record (COR) assessment to help create notes throughout each day to understand the child’s development during activities and how to create activities to help their growth.
The Montessori Method believes that children go through developmental stages and have minds that are absorbent in all stages of development. The model promotes independence in learning through carefully set up and maintained classroom by the teacher. The materials and curriculum are focused around specific Montessori learning style, that allow for built-in control of error for the children to work through. …show more content…
HighScope approach believes children are active learners and that routine works best to encourage this. “To create a setting in which children learn actively, a consistent daily classroom routine is maintained…” (Schweinhart & Weikart, 2013, p. 221). The Montessori Method calls for structure and order during their day. “…from routine cycle of activities each day, to finding a material in an expected location… to predictability of the basic ground rules…” (Torrence & McNichols, 2013, p.363). While the Montessori Method promotes free movement in the classroom and individualized or small group working, they use routine in a comparable way to
In this paper the author will focus on HighScope Model and the Montessori Method and comparisons between each approach.
The HighScope Model believes that a child is an active learner. The children are given scaffolded learning that is developmentally appropriate, and the curriculum is based around interests of the children. The teachers use Child Observation Record (COR) assessment to help create notes throughout each day to understand the child’s development during activities and how to create activities to help their growth.
The Montessori Method believes that children go through developmental stages and have minds that are absorbent in all stages of development. The model promotes independence in learning through carefully set up and maintained classroom by the teacher. The materials and curriculum are focused around specific Montessori learning style, that allow for built-in control of error for the children to work through. …show more content…
HighScope approach believes children are active learners and that routine works best to encourage this. “To create a setting in which children learn actively, a consistent daily classroom routine is maintained…” (Schweinhart & Weikart, 2013, p. 221). The Montessori Method calls for structure and order during their day. “…from routine cycle of activities each day, to finding a material in an expected location… to predictability of the basic ground rules…” (Torrence & McNichols, 2013, p.363). While the Montessori Method promotes free movement in the classroom and individualized or small group working, they use routine in a comparable way to