Beliefs
What did Maria Montessori believe?
Play is the work of the child
Where was she born?
Chiaravalle, Italy
Where was he born?
Orsha, Russia
Maria Montessori was the first ________.
Women to become a doctor in Italy.
What did Lev Vygotsky believe?
Social, cognitive and language plays a critical role in children's learning.
What is Montessori known for other than her philosophy?
A- Casa Dei Bambini or children's house in Rome
What does ZPD stand for?
Zones of proximal development
What is the role of the teacher?
An observer who prepares the environment for the children's learning.
True/False
Did Lev Vgotsky believe that the environment played the role of the third teacher?
False-it was Reggio
Maria Montessori's approach __________ is based on scientific observation of children.
child centered educational
What did Lev emphasis on?
The importance of pretend play
What is an example of zones of proximal development?
Reading a book with a child
Who believed that child development is the result of interactions between children and the social environment?
Lev Vygotsky
What kind of education materials did she use?
Natural materials such as wood rather than plastic.
What is Vygotsky's idea about language?
Language is absolutely essential for mental growth
How should a Montessori classroom be designed for the children?
Peaceful
Happy place
True/False
Environments should always be challenging for the child?
True
What was her view of the child?
Children are capable of learning and exploring through their environment.
What affects on the cognitive development did Vygotsky empathizes?
Culture and society
When did Vygotsky pass away?
June 11, 1984, age 37