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Principal of the Montessori prepared Environment
The First aim of the prepared environment is ,so far as it is possible ,to render the independence of the adult (Maria Montessori:The secret of childhood)
Montessori’s idea of the prepared environment was that everything the child came in contact with would facilities and maximize independent learning and exploration.This calm,well-ordered environment has a lot of movement and activity.Children are free to choose and work on activities according to their own pace.Here they experience a combination of freedom and self-discipline,as guided by the environment.
There are generally six aspects, or principles, to the Prepared Environment: Freedom; Structure and Order; Beauty; Nature and Reality; Social Environment; Intellectual Environment.The “prepared environment” is Maria Montessori’s concept that the environment can be designed to facilitate maximum independent learning and exploration by the child. … In the calm, ordered space of the Montessori prepared environment, children work on activities of their own choice at their own pace.
- Respect for the child. The unique developmental needs and interests of each child are respected. …
- Sensitive Periods. …
- The Absorbent Mind. …
- Teaching Roles. …
- Montessori Materials. …
- Prepared Environment. …
- Three Hour Work Cycle. …
- Five Curriculum Areas
An important part of the prepared environment is the Montessori teacher, who serves as a link between the children and that environment. Self-motivation is the key to learning. Therefore, the teacher acts as a facilitator whose role is to stimulate interest in all facets of a child-centered learning environment.
- 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 Autoeducation
