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This episode compares language teaching in traditional and Montessori schools and presents the steps in delivering language in the Montessori method. Discuss the phenomenon of the explosion into writing and reading, the probable mistakes children would make while writing, and the steps teachers take to help children overcome these errors.
This episode presents the senses as the Gateway to Intelligence and discusses the qualities and differences that make a human being unique compared to animals. The characteristics of Sensorial Materials, the steps followed while working with them, and their purpose is explained in detail.
Constructivists believe that children can construct their knowledge when provided with the necessary support and a conducive environment. The current episode discusses the activities in the Montessori House of Children, particularly Exercises of Practical Life. The meaning, significance, and purpose of Exercises of Practical Life are examined, along with the needs they satisfy in children between 3 and 6 years.
This episode points out that the root cause for the current issues in the educational system is that it is based on outdated educational models. The evolution and failure of these models are discussed in detail. The third constructivist educational model is introduced.
In India, more and more children are getting enrolled in preschools. The increase in early school enrolment shows that parents are becoming increasingly aware of
This episode presents how the invention of writing affected civilization leading to recorded history and the development of science and technology. In the beginning, an ordinary human being was not allowed to write. The Right to Write was achieved as a fundamental right only after many bloodsheds. After getting the Right to Write, the adults forced their children to learn instead of learning to write themselves. Many countries made learning to write compulsory for children. What was the result of this compulsory education? Tune in.
When everything was getting back to normal, another lockdown upsets parents, teachers, and children. Although offline and online classes appear to be a norm of the future world, young children below six years get adversely affected. In these trying times, if children below six are provided with the three essential requirements at home, they might be less affected by the present uncertainty and prepared well for schooling.
This episode discusses the way Maria Montessori discovered the real nature of children in the first house of children – like repetition, ability to choose, disregard for dolls, rejection of sweets, exploding into writing and reading. These qualities are not confined only to the children of Casa Dei Bambini but all Montessori children across the globe belonging to different caste, creeds, cultures and times.
This episode presents activities for the development of the speaking skills of children. The activities include Tell me, tell me, What you saw! Identify the name; where am I?, How did I do?, Activities with nomenclature cards and scenic pictures, the narration of real-life experiences, Magic Corner, Antyakshari, storytelling, story building, conversation, etc.
Casa dei Bambini was inaugurated on 6th Jan. 1907. It was neither similar to the present Montessori Houses of Children nor the schools of those days. During the nineteenth century, it was thought that young children could not be educated as they were immature; the teacher should be highly qualified, and parents to be well educated. Casa dei Bambini proved that all these were mere misconceptions.
