I am also interested in Montessori but I know that in the public schools using a fully licensed Montessori program would not work because children are timed as well as expected to be on a certain level by a certain age or grade.
This seems like a great philosophy in terms of individual child development. But I have one concern with the Montessori method. It doesn't seem to teach punctuality in children. Don't get me wrong, I'm not about bribe controlling children's learning, but they need someone to externally teach them punctuality in life when dealing with other people. If anyone would be interested in responding please do and educate me if I'm wrong!
Montessori operates on a three hour work cycle at a time. They work within that period and then will break or move onto other activities that are planned for that day. On the other hand, below the age of possibly 15/16, what is there for these children to be punctual for really? They'll most likely have some extracurricular activities but it's usually up to the parent to help them be on time for those things. Other than that, there's not much that most have to do but homework and hanging out with friends. This is about learning however and punctuality really doesn't have a place as far as learning. You can't force what the child is just not ready for yet.
I am also interested in Montessori but I know that in the public schools using a fully licensed Montessori program would not work because children are timed as well as expected to be on a certain level by a certain age or grade.
+Honeybunches1913 There are over 400 Montessori public schools in the USA. They are usually some of the top schools in their districts
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This seems like a great philosophy in terms of individual child development. But I have one concern with the Montessori method. It doesn't seem to teach punctuality in children. Don't get me wrong, I'm not about bribe controlling children's learning, but they need someone to externally teach them punctuality in life when dealing with other people.
If anyone would be interested in responding please do and educate me if I'm wrong!
Montessori operates on a three hour work cycle at a time. They work within that period and then will break or move onto other activities that are planned for that day. On the other hand, below the age of possibly 15/16, what is there for these children to be punctual for really? They'll most likely have some extracurricular activities but it's usually up to the parent to help them be on time for those things. Other than that, there's not much that most have to do but homework and hanging out with friends. This is about learning however and punctuality really doesn't have a place as far as learning. You can't force what the child is just not ready for yet.
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LIKE IF GO TO A MONTESSORI SCHOOL