1. Dr. Maria Montessori & her theories
Presented by
Shabana Azhar

2. Montessori approach intellectually spiritually physically
Development of the
whole child
With careful observation Dr. Montessori developed her system of early education.
intellectually
spiritually
physically

3. Four planes of development
0-6 years – infancy
0-3 years - unconscious absorbent mind
3-6 years - conscious absorbent mind
6-12 years - childhood
12-18 years - adolescence
18-24 years - transition to adult hood.

4. Independence
Self reliance.
Sense of joy and achievement.

5. Sensorial education Develops intelligence.
Forms the structure of all the creative work.

6. Concentration
When something that answers the inner needs meet with the INNER URGE-SPONTANEOUS INTEREST is kindled, when this interest finds suitable conditions to work, SPONTANEOUS REPETION is the result, when the spontaneous repetition is done with interest, the natural result is CONCENTRATION.

7. NORMALIZATION Characteristics of a normalized child are:
self discipline
concentration
independence &
love for purposeful activity

8. Freedom and discipline
Freedom of choice & Freedom of time
leads to
INNER DISCIPLINE & PEACE

9. IMAGINATION Difference between imagination & fantasy
Imagination based on scientific facts leads to creativity.
Fantasy causes intellectual confusions.

10. Concrete experiences
Difficult concepts can be taught to 3-5 year old by providing Concrete experiences through
Hands on approach

11. Role of a teacher
The role of a teacher in a Montessori class room is that of an observer, where the CHILD is ACTIVE. TEACHER is PASSIVE.