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Montessori Parent Education
Dear Parent,
This comparison of Montessori and Traditional Education might help you to better understand the Montessori method, while hopefully reassuring you that Montessori Education is right for your child.
A Comparison of Montessori & Traditional Education
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Montessori
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Conventional
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start at school early
(2-3years)
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start at school late
(5-6years)
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three-year age range in a classroom
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one age (grade) in a classroom
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freedom to move around the room
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seated at desks
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family atmosphere
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little socialization
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individual and small group lessons
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large group lessons
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self correcting materials
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teacher as source of answers
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natural&logical consequences
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rewards&punishments
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child-centered schedule and environment
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teacher/school-centered schedule and environment
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long,free work periods
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planned activities
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enhanced curriculum
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grade level curriculum
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progress of student and mastery of concepts as evaluation
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peer comparisons as test
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emphasis on learning
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emphasis on grades
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emphasis on individuality
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emphasis on conformity
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progress at individual rate
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annual promotion
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emphasison "self" control
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teacher as disciplinarian
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PEACE in education
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punishment //
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strong school/home ties
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little parent involvement
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observation based progress report and mastery of materials
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graded report cards---
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freedom with in limits
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controlling environment
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