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Slide 1: Introduction to Montessori Theoretical foundation :  Developed by Dr. Maria Montessori.  It is based on her scientific observations of children.  Focuses on fostering children's natural inclination to learn. Key principles :  Respect for the child.  Sensitive periods for learning.  Absorbent mind.  Auto-education.  Prepared environment. Supports the development of the whole child:  Allows children to learn at their own pace.  Allows children to make independent choices.  Enables children to develop self-discipline.  Helps children build confidence. Speaker Notes: The Montessori method was pioneered by Dr. Maria Montessori, one of the first female physicians in Italy. Through scientific observation of children, she discovered that children have an innate desire to learn. The Montessori philosophy respects this by enabling children to guide their experiences in a carefully prepared environment.

Montessori identified critical periods during early childhood where a child focuses intently on a specific skill or activity. The Montessori classroom caters to these with developmentally appropriate materials. Montessori also observed the “absorbent mind” – a state of heightened mental activity where children soak up information from their environment. Core principles include respect for a child's pace and interests, sensitive learning periods, the absorbent mind concept, auto-education or self-directed learning, and specially prepared classrooms. Respect underlies everything—respect for children as individuals, respect for their choices, and respect for cultivating self-discipline and independence. The goal is to educate the whole child across domains. The social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs are met with choice, freedom of movement, and opportunities for peer collaboration. Children progress at their own pace, building confidence and leadership as they take ownership of the learning process. This fosters intrinsic motivation and joy for discovery. Hands-on materials drive home abstract concepts, allowing children to flourish in all areas. Slide 2: The Montessori Environment  Specially prepared classroom areas and materials tailored to developmental needs/  Entails sensitive periods for learning language, math, culture & arts, sensory, & practical life skills.  Mixed-age classrooms allow older children to teach younger ones. Younger children look up to and learn from older role models.  The teacher observes the classroom, guides when needed, and follows the child's interests and needs.

Speaker Notes: The Montessori classroom is specifically designed to meet children’s developmental needs. It is thoughtfully prepared with child-sized furniture, open areas for movement, and clearly defined activity zones. Materials are carefully crafted to appeal to the sensitive periods for learning in areas like language, mathematics, culture, arts, sensory development, and practical life skills. Activities graduate from simple to complex. Multi-age classrooms encourage peer learning. Younger students learn from observing elderly peers who use resources and materials and take leadership models and roles. Older children acquire confidence by tutoring others. This dynamic social interaction helps growth for both ages. Teachers closely observe before intervening. They meticulously document observations to identify each student's needs, interests, and developmental progress. This allows them to guide students to engaging lessons based on readiness rather than age. The goal is to support self- directed learning and build intrinsic motivation through choice. The environment strives to spark curiosity and make learning more experiential. Children actively explore world resources rather than passively getting instruction. Purposeful play and concrete experience with meaningful activities make concepts stick. Everything in the thoughtfully designed environment nurtures confident, independent, and lifelong learners. High Scope model

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Slide 1: Introduction to High Scope Theoretical Foundation: Developed by David Weikart, drawing on Piaget's theories of child development and active learning. Key Principles:  Active participatory learning.  Adult-child interaction.  Learning environment provisions based on interests.  Key developmental indicators and experiences. Supports Whole Child Development: Fosters independence, curiosity, decision-making, cooperation, problem-solving, and conflict- resolution abilities through active learning. Enhances social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Speaker Notes The High Scope approach was pioneered by David Weikart, building on Jean Piaget's constructivist theories. Piaget proposed that children learn best through active exploration rather than direct instruction. High Scope classrooms are student-directed, with teachers and instructors serving as facilitators. The main principles comprise active participatory learning, where students have agency over their decisions and abundant adult-child relationships through questioning and outcome. Provisions for play-based events tied to developmental interests and alignment to research on experiences that enhance school readiness.

This interactive environment and consistent daily routines promote independence, curiosity, decision-making, cooperation, problem-solving, and conflict resolution. Rather than dictating outcomes, teachers empower children to take charge of their learning process. High Scope is focused on educating the whole child across domains. The child-centered nature allows needs to emerge and skills to unfold naturally. Social skills bloom through group play. Emotional growth occurs by working through challenges. Cognition thrives thanks to hands-on problem- solving. Physical dexterity develops with fine and gross motor activities. HighScope helps foster capable, responsible, and intrinsically motivated learners by supporting the child's constructive instincts. Slide 2: The High-Scope Environment  Teachers thoughtfully arrange space with clearly defined interest areas and accessible materials to encourage independence.  A consistent daily routine that balances child-initiated play with small and large group activities.  Teachers observe, interact, facilitate problem-solving, and provide unconditional regard to support child-directed actions.  Assessment through key developmental indicators and child portfolios guide teachers in supporting individual learning paths. Speaker Notes:

The classroom layout promotes independence through clearly defined interest areas with accessible, engaging materials stimulating curiosity. Teachers thoughtfully arrange child-sized furniture, display student work, and incorporate nature elements. Children feel empowered to follow their ideas freely through classroom centers. The consistent daily routine provides structure to support self-regulation and transitions while balancing teacher-guided activities with open-ended play and exploration time based on children's choices. Teachers implement the plan- do-review process to encourage goal-setting, reflection, and problem-solving. Ongoing portfolio assessments and tracking key developmental indicators allow teachers to offer personalized guidance and feedback to support individualized learning paths.

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