Nature education was put forward by the famous Italian educator Montessori. Montessori is one of the outstanding early childhood educators in the early 20th century, and the "Montessori method" advocated by her has had a wide influence in the world.
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Background: Montessori's theory of nature education was formed in the early 20th century. At that time, there were some problems in the social environment and education circle about children's growth and education. Montessori put forward the theory and method of nature education by observing and studying children and natural environment.
Core idea: The core idea of nature education is to respect children's personality and the law of natural development, and to provide children with activities and environments suitable for their age characteristics and hobbies, so that they can explore and learn freely, thus stimulating their inner potential.
Basic principles: Natural education emphasizes the following basic principles: freedom, respect, observation, imitation and self-discovery. Freedom refers to providing a free environment and activities for children to choose and explore independently;
Respect refers to respecting children's personality and hobbies; Observation means that teachers or parents should carefully observe the behavior and performance of children; Imitation means that children imitate and learn by observing the behavior of others; Self-discovery means that children discover new knowledge and skills through their own efforts and exploration.
Practical methods: The practical methods of nature education include providing a good environment and activities for children to explore and learn freely. This includes providing children with toys, teaching AIDS and books that meet their age characteristics and hobbies;
Provide children with spacious, ventilated and comfortable activity space, as well as sufficient sunshine and natural environment; Encourage children to have hands-on operation and practical experience, and help children develop hands-on ability and self-confidence.
Influence and development: Montessori's natural education theory and practical methods have had a far-reaching impact on education around the world, especially in kindergarten and primary school education practice.
With the progress of society and the renewal of educational ideas, the practical methods of natural education have been extended to many countries and become one of the popular educational methods and ideas in the world today.
Significance and value: The significance and value of natural education lies in respecting children's personality and development law, promoting children's independent exploration and learning, and cultivating children's innovative ability and self-awareness.
Nature education is not only an educational method, but also an educational idea and philosophy. It emphasizes that education should live in harmony with nature, cultivate children's autonomy, inquiry spirit and creativity, and make them develop and grow in an all-round way in the natural environment.
At the same time, nature education also provides teachers and parents with a new educational concept and method to help them better understand and guide their children's growth and development.