What are the Foundations of the Montessori Program?

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What are the Foundations of the Montessori
Program?
Beliefs
Planes of Development
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Supportive hands-on materials and choice maximize
student interest
Sustained time to pursue interest and passion
Flow of learning is maximized by classroom
organization
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The Montessori teacher is a skilled observer.
Our teachers are certificated by Alberta Learning
and are accredited by a Montessori Teacher
Training Centre
To become a Montessori Teacher, requires
intelligence enthusiasm dedication sensitivity
and faith in the childs development.
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Within Montessori classrooms, there is a delicate
balance between choice and responsibility. Some
characteristics are
Materials that are unique
Progression from concrete to abstract
Mentoring opportunities
A global perspective
Grace and courtesy
Evidence of Alberta curricular outcomes
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Tracking systems for individual children
Classroom interviews between teacher and child
Both formal and informal assessment tools
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School visits
Classroom observation
Additional reading
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Independent learners
Responsible citizens
Critical and creative thinkers
Effective communicators in multiple literacies
Collaborative problem solvers
Effective preparation for life, work and further
learning
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Parents Play An Important Role In Our Program
Informed decision making creates a strong program
Participation and support through materials
creation provides a wide variety of choice
within the classroom
Parent education supports the program and student
learning
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Book Montessori Today Author Paula Polk
Lillard Published 1996
Website www.cbe.ab.ca/b104