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| Introduction
to Montessori Curriculum |
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" It is true we cannot make
a genius,
we can only give each individual the chance to fulfil
his potential possibilities to become
an independent, secure and balanced human being"
- Maria Montessori-
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The
Curriculum is based on her philosophy, methodology and pedagogy,
which allows and encourages the children to select and work
with the materials of their own choice. The process and
progress of the work is based on every individual child's
own pace and comfort in a well prepared environment. A well
structured curriculum and program enable the children to
develop awareness of themselves and others around them.
The materials help them to move from concrete to abstract
concepts.
The Montessori Curriculum are:
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Exercises of Practical life
The child creating the man.
From living skills to the development of concentration,
coordination, independence and order.
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2.
Sensorial Education
- Since the child takes in information and understands the
world through his senses, sensorial development becomes
the foundation for the development of the intellect.
- From Sensorial impression to Sensorial Education and the
preparation for Maths
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Maths
- Awakening of the mathematica mind.
- The child is exposed to the nature of number as well
as the numbers up to ten and absorbs the knowledge into
his unconscious mind from concrete to abstract.
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Language
- The link to human culture
-The child will be called upon to enrich his language in
quantity and quality, to develop it further, and make it
part of himself. He has had indirect preparation, and he
needs more direct help.
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5.
Cultural Studies:
- Window to the World
- Botany and zoology ; Science, History, Geography ; Music
and Movement ; Art and Craft |
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