Maria Montessori - the first female doctor in Italy, scientist, educator and psychologist. Montessori has created its own system, as an alternative to traditional pedagogy.
The author has developed a large number of special materials for their studios. At first glance, they look like toys, but the Montessori insisted on saying "material" instead of "toys" and "engage" instead of "play."
The main principle of the Montessori system: "Help me do it myself!". This means that the adult should understand that the kid interested in the moment, to create optimal conditions for it to develop and show what you can do in these circumstances.
The main points of the Montessori system
The child himself a teacher. He has complete freedom of choice and action.
Children are taught to children. Since the Group are engaged in children of different ages, older children "become" teachers, while learning to care for others and the lower stretch of the elders.
Classes are held in a specially prepared medium (5-6 room is divided into zones, each of which is equipped with special aids - Montessori materials).
The child should be interested in, and it will develop itself.
Controversial points:
The system is focused only on the development of intellectual and practical skills, but for the harmonious development of the baby need more exercise, aesthetic development - music, art, dance.
The system has no role and outdoor games, and after the game - is the leading activity of the child and the main base for its development. Toddler learns by playing.
Denial of creativity, which is one of the main resources of the right hemisphere. The right hemisphere is responsible for the human ability. Montessori materials are developing, mainly the left brain - logic, math skills, data analysis. Some studios present a creative zone, but this is an attribute of our time.
After the democratic system Montessori, children find it difficult to get used to observe discipline in normal kindergartens and schools.
Some experts in the field of Montessori pedagogy criticized the creation of groups is now so widespread "Montessori since birth", because it contradicts one of the basic tenets of Maria Montessori - namely, the development of independence. Either way, the presence of such groups in mothers is not related to independence.
