Differences Between Montessori and Traditional Education
Montessori emphasizes learning through all five senses,
not through only listening, watching, or reading.
Children in Montessori classes learn at their own
pace, according to their own choice of activities from
hundreds of possibilities. Learning is an exciting process
of discovery, leading to concentration, motivation, selfdiscipline,
and a love of learning. Montessori classes
place children in three-year age groups (e.g. 3-6, 6-9,
9-12), forming communities in which the older children
spontaneously share their knowledge with the younger
ones. By implementing a philosophy that is fundamentally
removed from that of traditional schooling, Montessori
represents an entirely different approach to education.
Traditional |
Montessori |
|---|---|
Textbooks, pencils & paper, worksheets, dittos |
Prepared kinesthetic materials with incorporated control
of error, specially developed reference materials |