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The Montessori Method is a great curriculum to look into for children of all ages, with or without special needs. The main goal of Montessori programs is to foster a child’s natural desire to learn. The role of the educator is more to guide than instruct them while linking activities to their interests, needs, and developmental level (Thomason, 2013). Montessori schools cater children from birth to about 18 years old. The typical grouping of classes is 0-3, 3-6,6-12,12-15, and 15-18. The idea behind the age grouping is that students learn to assist each other regardless of age, which gives them an example of real world experiences. Not everyone they work or interact with will be at their exact level of learning or expertise. …show more content…
The hands on approach is great for engaging students and using all sense. The fact that students can work at their own pace is beneficial for those with developmental delays. The programs have consistency because teachers usually have students over a three-year cycle. Most programs are culturally, economically, and developmentally diverse so a child with special needs is more likely to be accepted in such a loving environment. Although, Montessori educator are not required to have any additional training or expertise on learning disabilities and training centers do not always specify different learning disabilities either. Montessori teachers would need to intervene more often with a student with special needs and possible use additional resources, maybe even an aide. Depending on the student they may need further instruction or more direct presentations of a specific activity or lesson. Addressing the needs of the child directly with the teacher and another school administrator should relieve any …show more content…
Throughout the article different aspects of the program are compared to ancient Asian practices. The article discussed how other education professionals can incorporate mindfulness practices by using the Montessori education as an example, whether it be school-based alone, or raising the practices within teachers while training as well. Both authors hold the Montessori education method to high regards and can agree that such strategies and methods prove to be effective and should be used in general education as
The Montessori Method is a great curriculum to look into for children of all ages, with or without special needs. The main goal of Montessori programs is to foster a child’s natural desire to learn. The role of the educator is more to guide than instruct them while linking activities to their interests, needs, and developmental level (Thomason, 2013). Montessori schools cater children from birth to about 18 years old. The typical grouping of classes is 0-3, 3-6,6-12,12-15, and 15-18. The idea behind the age grouping is that students learn to assist each other regardless of age, which gives them an example of real world experiences. Not everyone they work or interact with will be at their exact level of learning or expertise. …show more content…
The hands on approach is great for engaging students and using all sense. The fact that students can work at their own pace is beneficial for those with developmental delays. The programs have consistency because teachers usually have students over a three-year cycle. Most programs are culturally, economically, and developmentally diverse so a child with special needs is more likely to be accepted in such a loving environment. Although, Montessori educator are not required to have any additional training or expertise on learning disabilities and training centers do not always specify different learning disabilities either. Montessori teachers would need to intervene more often with a student with special needs and possible use additional resources, maybe even an aide. Depending on the student they may need further instruction or more direct presentations of a specific activity or lesson. Addressing the needs of the child directly with the teacher and another school administrator should relieve any …show more content…
Throughout the article different aspects of the program are compared to ancient Asian practices. The article discussed how other education professionals can incorporate mindfulness practices by using the Montessori education as an example, whether it be school-based alone, or raising the practices within teachers while training as well. Both authors hold the Montessori education method to high regards and can agree that such strategies and methods prove to be effective and should be used in general education as