About Montessori
Where did she pass away?
Amsterdam, Netherlands
What year did Montessori open her first school?
1907
What is Montessori's philosphy of education based on?
Education should prepare a person for all aspects of life.
What is a teachers role in a Montessori classroom?
Teacher serves as a "guide"
Where may a child learn in the classroom?
Typically no defined work space, there is space and freedom for the child to learn wherever.
What was Maria Montessori's profession before becoming an educator?
Doctor
When was Maria Montessori born?
1870
What was one of the key principles of the Montessori Method?
Self-directed learning
How do children learn in a Montessori classroom?
Hands on Learning!
How would the walls look?
Bright, with artwork, posters, and educational things for students to see.
What did Montessori initially want to be growing up?
An engineer.
What year did Montessori become the first female doctor in Italy?
July 10, 1896
What is the name of the educational method developed by Maria Montessori?
Montessori Method
When it comes to learning, was it more focused on age or development?
Development
How would the classroom be accessible for all children?
low sinks, chairs, tables, reachable cubbies, child size materials
In what country did Maria Montessori open her first "Casa dei Bambini" (Children's House)?
Italy
In 1898, Maria had a son, what was his name?
Mario Montesano
At the time, what was Italy's education system like and how did Montessori feel about it?
Strict discipline, Montessori was against it, believed it was ineffective for children.
What type of furniture would typically NOT be found in a Montessori classroom?
A teachers desk
What kind of areas would a typical Montessori classroom have for children who may need quiet time?
A designated area for the student to read, or participate in learning that may be self directed quietly.
How many times was she nominated for nobel piece prize?
3 times
When she finished her medical studies, what field did Montessori work in?
Psychiatry
How did Montessori feel about individuality?
In what way do teachers teach in a Montessori classroom?
By showing not telling
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