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Montessori Education

     Montessori Education Programs for preschool through Grade 4 will be offered in   Greenwood School District 50.  These classes will be taught at Mathews Elementary School.  In the Montessori Program, students are taught in a multi-age classroom using the Montessori curriculum. This program provides a hands-on, individualized approach to learning that is success oriented. The goal of the program is to “teach children how to learn” so they may become independent learners who possess an internal sense of purpose and motivation and who have mutual respect for all.  Most of the work completed in the class is done independently or in small self-selected groups.  Although students make choices about their work, the teachers are there to prepare the learning environment and guide them in their learning process.
 
Program information for the 2012-2013 School year
What is a Montessori Program?
      A Montessori program is a hands-on, individualized approach to learning that is success oriented. Children are taught in a multi-age classroom and remain with the same teacher for 2-3 years.

      The philosophy of the program is that children have everything they need within themselves to learn and grow. The educator’s job is to prepare the learning environment and guide students in their learning process.   Teachers work to provide a highly enriched, structured environment in which students work to master the skills and knowledge of their society. Lessons are taught using an integrated, thematic curriculum.

 The major emphases of the program include:

·    self-discipline and independence.

· internal sense of purpose and motivation.

· mutual respect and global perspective.

·  “learning how to learn”.
 

What are the Characteristics of a Montessori Classroom?

· The classroom environment is calm and quiet.

· Students work independently or in small self-selected groups.

· Students are very independent.

· Students work collaboratively instead of competitively with each other.

· Lessons are developed around life skills.

· Students remain with teacher for    several years.

· Students learn from each other.

· The classroom is the “children’s house”.

What are the Benefits of a Montessori Education?

 Students in the Montessori Program are provided:

 · an environment that fosters creativity and curiosity.

· the opportunity to “learn from each other”.

· choices about their work.

· a setting in which respect, responsibility, cooperation, and conflict resolution are emphasized.

· a viable alternative to the traditional classroom.

 
Last Modified on January 3, 2012