1. What is Montessori teaching? Is he a chain organization?
Born in 1870, Ms. Montessori is the first female doctor in Italy. According to her own scientific records and observations, she sorted out a set of teaching methods with a very systematic and clear theoretical framework. We call it Montessori teaching method, which has been implemented all over the world for more than 100 years, and even some countries have extended from kindergartens, primary schools and middle schools to universities. He's not the name of the chain. Kindergartens that adopt this teaching method will call themselves "Montessori" kindergartens.
Second, are there any certifications or standards for these schools that use the Montessori teaching method?
Unfortunately, as far as I know, there is no specialized internationally certified Montessori kindergarten in Taiwan Province Province. However, there are different certifications for teachers. The two mainstream abbreviations of Montessori teaching are "AMI" and "AMS", one is more rigorous and the other is more flexible. Interested students can go around the world to receive training courses for about one year, and get international certificates after taking exams and internships.
There are also several institutions in China training Montessori teachers. The course content and teachers of some training institutions are not lost to foreign lecturers. Unfortunately, certificates cannot be used abroad, but the relative tuition fees and convenience will be much easier.
3. How can I tell whether a school is a "real" Montessori school or just a name?
This is often a question of many parents. There are many schools called Montessori in the market. Because Montessori teaching method must invest a lot of energy and money in environment, teaching AIDS and teachers, the fees are usually set higher than other teaching methods.
The most important things in Montessori teaching method are "environment" and "teacher". If you just put a few sets of Montessori teaching AIDS in a corner, it is definitely not Montessori teaching, and there is no complete classroom planning (the five fields of daily life, senses, mathematics, Chinese and culture are interlocking and indispensable! ! It is impossible to carry out the theory and spirit of Montessori teaching. Sometimes it makes me uncomfortable to see some schools that claim to be theme+Montessori+corner teaching. Each teaching method has its own advantages, but if all of them are mixed together, it will definitely become four unlike. Any teaching method needs in-depth guidance and planning to inspire real sparks.
Of course, teachers are the soul of a school. In addition to basic certification (sorry, I am not superstitious about foreign licenses, and I have met many Montessori teachers who are only certified in China, and their teaching results are remarkable), of course, they also need school training and personal continuous learning and reflection.
For us Montessori educators, Montessori is like a religion, and many theories and viewpoints can never be understood in a few words or overnight. To become a real Montessori teacher, it is conservatively estimated that it will take at least three years after obtaining the certificate, and some lecturers even require more than seven years to become a teacher!
Such a strict standard is because Montessori teaching method is very rigorous and profound. In Montessori's circle, we often meet teachers who have forgotten lifelong events because they are committed to Montessori's teaching, but they still enjoy themselves.
4. So is my child suitable for Montessori's kindergarten?
There are so many q &；; A, because I want to make sure that the school you are looking for is really a school that implements the Montessori teaching method. (well-meaning! )
If so, congratulations. At least you're going in the right direction. As for whether your child is suitable or not? Seriously, I haven't met any children who are not suitable for Montessori teaching, such as active, quiet, introverted and lively … children, because Montessori teaching method is originally a teaching method of individual guidance, demonstration, observation and help according to each child's different temperament and development. As long as the teacher's skill is enough, every child can find his own world in Montessori classroom.
Because they are not the same religion, there is no difference between good and bad learning; Because it is not cramming teaching, every child can be busy in the classroom with great interest. What kind of children are not suitable for Montessori teaching? Seriously, I can't think of it, and I haven't met it.
5. Will every family be satisfied with Montessori's kindergarten?
The answer to this question is obviously no, children will not be unsuitable, but parents may of course have different choices because of different concepts. As I said before, every teaching method is good if it is played well, depending on which part each parent pays attention to.
For example, children in schema teaching are flexible in thinking, children in theme teaching are flexible and open-minded, children in corner teaching are balanced and free, and Waldorf teaching pays attention to the cultivation of children's spirituality ... (The above is for reference only, because I have no in-depth understanding of each teaching method, but I am very unprofessional).
Montessori teaching pays attention to children's independence, autonomy, concentration and enthusiasm for exploring the world. Just like eating out, Jiangsu and Zhejiang cuisine, Hong Kong-style tea drinking and American hamburgers are all good dishes as long as they can be brought into play!
6. Why does Montessori school adopt mixed-age teaching method?
Anyone who has visited the Montessori school will feel that the Montessori classroom is as warm as home and like a small society. Children aged three to six live and study together in the classroom. The reason why we operate in a mixed-age way is because we will meet our elders when we go out, and of course we will meet our younger generation. In this classroom, we can have the most real life presentation, and children are practicing the way to get along with children of different ages and the way to deal with conflicts all the time.
Especially with fewer children, many children have no experience in getting along with their brothers and sisters at home, or there are many contradictions to be solved when getting along with their brothers and sisters. In mixed-age classrooms, under the guidance and management of teachers, children can have more opportunities to practice conflict resolution or learn to take care of siblings and the weak; For example, in outdoor teaching, older children will be arranged to take care of a younger child, and teachers will observe and assist along the way, so that our children can have leadership and empathy from an early age.
In addition, in the mixed-age environment, children can learn from their brothers and sisters, and they don't need to grow up through competition and comparison among peers, and they don't need to rely entirely on teachers to learn, so that they can better play their spontaneity and independence.
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7. Visit the kindergarten in Montessori. Only two or three-year-old children can work stably and quietly.
I'm surprised, but will Montessori's children be unsociable and go their own way?
In fact, there is also collaborative design work in the classroom. Teachers may sometimes ask their brothers and sisters with high maturity and stability to work. On the one hand, it is to cultivate the leadership ability of older children. On the other hand, it is sometimes more interesting for children to be led by their brothers and sisters. However, of course, it will not be a job that requires high accuracy. Teachers will always observe and assist at any time.
We deliberately only prepare one copy of all the teaching AIDS, because the smooth operation of a democratic society needs to let go of ourselves, and of course our children should learn to share and wait, which is also one of the trainings for group development.
In addition, in addition to Montessori's working hours, teachers will also design daytime group activities, which a mature Montessori teacher will definitely plan when running a classroom. So in the feedback from our graduates over the years, the children's group has developed well.
And because Montessori demands that all freedom should be based on discipline, Montessori's children are also highly obedient. After graduation, I entered primary school. Because I graduated from Montessori kindergarten, I have never heard of any maladjustment.
I hope to have such a q &；; A can give you a basic understanding of Montessori kindergarten. I wish every parent and child can find a kindergarten that suits them, where they can study happily and grow steadily.