Discipline And Montessori Method

Discipline and Montessori Method

Discipline is an important aspect of any education program. Montessori schools take a different approach to discipline. In a Montessori program, children do receive discipline, but they are also given freedom. Montessori classrooms treat children with respect, and trust them to learn from the mistakes that they make.

A Montessori approach to discipline consists of a delicate balance between freedom and discipline. … I’d like to share some Montessori articles that give more insight into Montessori discipline, which by nature is a form of gentle/positive discipline.

(Montessori, 1967) In a Montessori classroom, children who are allowed to develop their own self-control attain liberty through the ability to “rid themselves of those many disorderly and unconscious tendencies that necessarily place [them] under the strict and continuous control of adults.”Montessori is a method of education that is based on self-directed activity, hands-on learning and collaborative play.

First Level of Obedience. “So what we call the first level of obedience is that in which the child can obey, but not always. …
Second Level of Obedience. “The second level is when the child can always obey, or rather, when there are no longer any obstacles deriving from his lack of control. …
Third Level of Obedience

The main purpose of a Montessori school is to provide a carefully planned, stimulating environment which will help the child develop an excellent foundation for creative learning. The specific goals for the children who attend a Montessori school are: Developing a positive attitude toward school.

Children Are Shown Respect. Respect is the foundation of the Montessori Method. …
Kids Have Absorbent Minds. The young mind is ready and eager to learn. …
Sensitive Periods Are Critical For Learning. …
Kids Learn Best in a Prepared Environment. …
Kids Can Teach Themselves Through Auto education.

It is a home that allows for children to touch and explore, and to use and master the common objects found in everyday life. The adults have stepped back and looked at the home through the eyes of a child. They’ve used this vision to help them create a home that fully involves the children.