tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-501824432676733753.post3862853541664399690..comments2024-03-26T02:11:37.643-07:00Comments on NAMC Montessori Teacher Training Blog: Comparing Educational Philosophies: Montessori and WaldorfNorth American Montessori Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192846885830826722noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-501824432676733753.post-60882114765113545852013-09-15T03:50:06.786-07:002013-09-15T03:50:06.786-07:00In order to think outside the box, you must know t...In order to think outside the box, you must know the box firt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-501824432676733753.post-16693428010198508052013-09-14T16:28:39.268-07:002013-09-14T16:28:39.268-07:00Igmccarville - yes, presentation is rigid, BUT the...Igmccarville - yes, presentation is rigid, BUT the way the child uses the materials is not. The presentation is set because it is part of a greater picture in layering the learning - the specific actions of the presenter demonstrate pencil grip, respect and a specific shape, length, texture, that is shown with that material. For the child there is great freedom in working with the materials to learn. To correct themselves for as long as they need to until they are satisfied. Once the child knows the process there is incredible variety in the ways they use the materials. One Directress marveled at the combinations the children came up with - especially the pink tower and the rods.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08744734868776754307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-501824432676733753.post-1488085388551637322013-08-12T16:21:56.672-07:002013-08-12T16:21:56.672-07:00Just as there is a right way and a wrong way to ut...Just as there is a right way and a wrong way to utilize machine or cook a meal, so too is the process of using the Montessori materials. The Montessori materials were scientifically designed with an exact purpose. Each material naturally leads the child in a progression of steps, allowing the child to fully understand and internalize the concepts presented, allowing for experiential learning and improved retention. The Montessori teacher demonstrates the appropriate use of the materials to ensure the child’s success. Later, as the child has mastered their use, there are extensions which involve higher level thinking and creativity. In addition, as long as the materials are being treated respectfully and no one is in danger of being hurt, the child is free to use the materials to explore their capabilities.Michelle Irinyihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01207743391055930670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-501824432676733753.post-78088309106453026032013-08-11T09:54:38.725-07:002013-08-11T09:54:38.725-07:00While both methods offer wonderful ways to educate...While both methods offer wonderful ways to educate, I feel some of the rigidity of how Montessori materials limit the child from creative play or exploring open ended questions with the mindset of the materials can only be used one way. The self directed activities are limited to very ridged ways that the child can use the materials. I Like the materials in Montessori but do not like the strictness of how you must present and use them in one way only. Hardly encourages problem solving and thinking outside the box.<br />Random Musing of the Acidental Bystanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00390876770795755402noreply@blogger.com