1、 To watch a video about Montessori Education. To view for understanding. To summarize information.Look at the pictures taken in two different schools. What are the differences? Which one do you like? Why? Montessori Education:Students study in small groups; students study what they are interested in
2、 and what they want to learn.Traditional Education:Students study as a whole; students study what the teacher wants them to learn.The Montessori Method of education was developed by Dr. Maria Montessori (18701952) at the turn of 20th century in Italy. The educational model is based on her keen obser
3、vation of the child. It resulted in her development of her theory of the nature of the child upon which her educational practices are based: The Montessori Method. Montessori teaching focuses on the whole child: spiritual, psychological, emotional and mental.What is Montessori Education?Rob Gueterbo
4、ck is introducing Montessori education, which encourages children to learn by doing and following their own interests at their own pace.Watch Part 1 of the video. Complete the information. Watch a video on Montessori Education. Read the sentence frames first and make sure you understand their meanin
5、g. Complete the information.Rob Gueterbock is a Montessori _. Hes been working with children for _. He did so for two reasons. First, he _ the journey that each one has made, from a small cell to a _, _, _, adult human being; and secondly, its just _ to spend a day to see the children working so ind
6、ependently and _ as a community of human beings working together.guide7 yearswas fascinated bycomplexwalkingtalkinga beautiful wayfunctioningWatch Part 2 of the video. Write T (true) or F (false). Watch the second part of the video. Discuss the statements. In groups, discuss what you think the answe
7、rs will be.( ) 1. Children dont want to learn by themselves.( ) 2. Children want to explore the world around them.( ) 3. Children dont want to learn things that are told to them.( ) 4. Children learn best when theyre following their own interests.( ) 5. Children dont learn by doing, but by listening
8、 or talking.FT TTFWatch Part 3. What are the differences between Montessori education and traditional education? Put the features (a-i) into the right columns. The table is contrasting the two types of education. Place the statements in the correct column. Watch part 3 of the video. In pairs, compar
9、e Montessori education with traditional education.Montessori education and traditional educationMontessoriFeaturesTraditionalChildren experience learning at their own pace.Lessons are done in a whole class.Children are banded by age.Children learn in mixed-age communities.Value cooperation.f. Encour
10、age competition.g. Lessons tend to be individual or in small groups.h. They use the word “teacher” instead of “guide”.i. Teaching begins with a curriculum.adegibcfhiThe fundamental principle of Maria Montessoris method is to value a childs naturally inquisitive (好追根究底的好追根究底的) and developing mind to
11、help learning in an intuitive (直觉的直觉的) and natural way.EnvironmentMontessori classrooms are prepared thoughtfully in a way that encourages learners to explore for themselves. Students are guided to make their own discoveries, as well as gain a sense of independence. The teacher is to provide help.De
12、velopmentThe Montessori teaching seeks to maximize development at a healthy pace. Younger students may learn with older students, while the older students help solidify(使巩固使巩固) ideas by teaching them to younger students. This way, no child is limited by his/her age group, and every student has oppor
13、tunities to learn.MaterialsThe materials chosen are carefully considered, both for fostering peer learning and for providing an pleasing environment.Watch Part 4 of the video. What stages of education can the Montessori Method be applied on? What does Rob mean by “If we give children active toys, th
14、en we end up with passive children”?In the UK, most Montessori schools are pre-school, there are some primary schools. But in America and in other parts of the world, there are Montessori secondary schools that go all the way through to 18.Active toys stop children to create by themselves and childr
15、en would be passive.Passive toys give children space to be active, and that leads to active children.What are the advantages of Montessori education?What are the possible drawbacks?Discuss with your partner.Hands-on learning which leads to better understanding.Positive social interaction and acquiri
16、ng of social skills.Independent learning which breeds responsibility and a love for learning.Inclusive of different students needs.It is not accessible for everyone.The curriculum is not structured enough for some students.The open-ended structure of the classroom can be intimidating for some studen
17、ts.Montessori EducationTraditional EducationAdd some words to create a word web on the two types of schools.Work in pairs, discuss which is your favorite and the reasons.Montessori EducationTraditional Education Students study in small groups; Students study what they are interested in and what they
18、 want to learn. Students study as a whole; Students study what the teacher wants them to learn.Children unaided (独力的独力的) can construct an orderly society. For us adults, prisons, police, soldiers and guns are necessary. Children solve their problems peacefully.Maria MontessoriList the features of Montessori Education and Traditional Education.
