2. The Montessori Method The Montessori Method was developed by Dr. Maria Montessori in the late 19th century. Montessori Method is a curriculum that is based on observing the child and focuses on self correcting materials and putting the child in touch with the environment Maria Montessori
20. Traditional Education The Public School System Traditional education brings to mind a child sitting in a class with twenty or more students and the teacher seated at the front of the room.
21. Characteristics of Traditional Education Children are all around the same age First school choice made by many parents Ignores learning styles and talents Standardized testing is the main focus Provides children with opportunity to build social skills and meet others from diverse backgrounds
28. Unlike Montessori, public education focuses on intelligence rather than learning styles and talents. Students are taught how to succeed on standardized tests resulting in no actual learning.