Theorist Montessori

 The theorist I choose was Maria Montessori. She came up with the foundation with concepts that could be applied to all age groups in school. There were certain principals that went along with it and they were Independence, Observation, Following the Child, Correcting the child, prepared environment and absorbent mind. All of these were goals that Montessori used throughout her education. Montessori education uses all of these concepts for what it is based off of. In the classrooms they are trying to make the children independent and allowing them to do things on their own. By this they are given opportunities to do things on their own. Observation was done by the teachers and even parents and it allows the adults to watch how the children learn best and what they are learning. Following the child shows the adult what that child needs and what they need to develop in themselves. Correcting The Child allows them to make mistakes but correcting them in a way where they know what they did is wrong and telling them what the right thing to do is. Prepared Environment makes sure that the environment the child in is safe and that this children are safe.

I choose this theorist because I think that Montessori Education is a good way to teach. I think that this covers a lot of important areas in education and that there is a well rounded balance to the children and the education that they are going to receive. I like this theory because each of these can be used in all age groups of children. So as a beginning teacher if I learn these concepts I can use them throughout my years of teaching, improving with each new age group of kids.


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