Alpharetta International Academy - What is Montessori?

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About AIA Admissions Calendar Contact Us FACTS Tuition Enrollment Main Campus Elementary Campus Scholarships Summer Programs Support AIA What is Montessori? Wishlists Home	What is Montessori? Dr. Maria Montessori believed that no human being is educated by another person. He must do it himself or it will never be done. A truly educated individual continues learning long after the hours and years he spends in the classroom because he is motivated from within by a natural curiosity and love for knowledge. Dr. Montessori felt, therefore, that the goal of early childhood education should not be to fill the child with facts from a pre-selected course of studies, but rather to cultivate his own natural desire to learn. In the Montessori classroom, this objective is approached in two ways: first, by allowing each child to experience the excitement of learning by his own choice rather than by being forced; and second, by helping him to perfect all his natural tools for learning so that his ability will be at maximum in future learning situations. The Montessori materials have this dual long-range purpose in addition to their immediate purpose of giving specific information to the child. A Montessori classroom is a unique environment. An on-site visit is the best way to see the Montessori method in action. Below you can view several videos to give you a glimpse of what you can expect to see in a Montessori classroom. Montessori Pre-Primary Classroom Montessori Primary Classroom Montessori Elementary Classroom Introduction to Montessori Materials

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