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Explain one difference between traditional classrooms and Montessori classrooms. What is your initial reaction to this difference?

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Oranus Behzadpour link

8/16/2018 07:44:20 pm

In Montessori, student has the opportunity to choose what kind the work is more interesting for him/her, with a confident of him/her self, until it will be done.

Julie Sliger

8/19/2018 01:13:22 pm

Montessori classrooms have a larger age range than traditional classrooms, allowing additional opportunities for children to grow through the classroom community, mentoring and learning from each other.

Shahnaz Bahadori

8/23/2018 07:11:20 pm

Montessoris focus more so on the independence of the child. Lessons and activities are student centered. The teacher also acts more as a guiding hand and has therefore isn't like a traditional teacher. I like this approach, I think it is beneficial to the children as they learn early on the importance of independence and they gain a sense of belonging/community.

mahnaz motamed

8/23/2018 07:13:06 pm

the teacher in Montessori program is student centered while in traditional school is teacher centered

Kristina

8/25/2018 05:19:41 pm

One big difference is the kids have freedom of choice to pick and chose their activities without a teacher leading and suggesting activists. Regular programs are more teacher led.. One thing I found interesting Is how quiet and reserved the kids seemed to be. Our daycare kids are much louder, playing together laughing and singing.

Gabriella

8/26/2018 10:23:12 pm

One of the major differences is the class room dynamic. In the Montessori style, the teacher just observes and provides very little guidance. Traditionally, the teacher is the head of the class room and they lead all the activities and play a more active role.

Gene Dowers

9/4/2018 07:37:14 pm

The striking difference to me is the role of the teacher. In the traditional classroom, the teacher is the center of activity, determining what and how everything is done. The Montessori teacher relies more on what I've always called "guided discovery". The child is responsible for what they do and learns by figuring out how to do it.

Melissa S.

9/6/2018 02:54:06 pm

Traditional school has more seat-work time vs Montessori is a bit more hands on.

Nazarena link

9/10/2018 01:09:46 pm

One big difference between Montessori and more traditional programs is the emphasis on independence. Montessori focuses on using every opportunity throughout the day to do things by themselves.

Emma Plomell

9/13/2018 12:35:55 pm

Montessori classrooms are less vibrant in color, and the teachers let the children learn through hands on experience, and choose what they would like to do.

Deborah Simons

9/13/2018 01:12:53 pm

In a Montessori classroom children are treated more like they're part of a family. They get to independently guide their learning, get placed in multi-age groups, and are expected to care for themselves and their belongings. There are no traditional desks, but mats and learning spaces. I love this peaceful community feel.

Bonana

9/23/2018 09:04:03 pm

A Montessori classroom provides the child with the opportunity of freedom of choice. Children are choosing works based on their interest rather than being told what to do like in a traditional classroom.

Lakshmi

9/24/2018 10:46:53 pm

In Montessori classroom students help themselves as well as others. There will be mixed up age groups. Whereas in traditional style activities happen through out the day are scheduled by the teacher. Traditional style involves more of teaching rather than hands on.

Nicole Mickens

9/30/2018 07:43:37 pm

One difference between traditional preschool classroom and Montessori is having a communal classroom, specifically having mixed age groups in the same environment for extended periods.

Shantha Pathak link

9/30/2018 10:15:39 pm

The main difference between a traditional and a Montessori classroom are :
The role of teacher: In Montessori classroom the teacher is guide where in a traditional classroom teacher is the main person.
The Montessori classrooms are set up in such way it teaches autonomy and independence to the students.
The Montessori classroom has several things that teaches various skills. It also teaches culture, It has mixed age group in classroom setting. So the older children are able to teach younger children.

Robyn

10/2/2018 06:49:56 pm

A Montessori classroom has multiage grouping of children which promotes community learning. So children learn to help others which gives them confidence.

Brogan

10/3/2018 02:39:44 pm

The teacher is not the primary focus of the classroom or the glue that keeps the classroom together. This is different from a normal classroom where all of the teaching/learning is centered around what the teacher has planned to teach. My initial reaction to this is that it's really cool that the children have the opportunity to dictate what they're learning and how they're learning it while the teacher focuses on facilitating that learning rather than controlling it.

Lindsay Adams

10/11/2018 03:52:48 pm

I love that Montessori classrooms promote peace and respect. I also enjoy the lack of bright colors in the classroom to promote focus on learning and create a low-stimuli environment.

Lupita Montes

10/12/2018 01:41:35 pm

First if all I noticed all this kids look 5 an older and they are doing whatever they want to do in the classroom normal preschool have to follow a daily schedule with a teacher telling them what to do .
my first reaction was like wow it looks so nice and the kids look like they are enjoying it .

Ayesha Usmani

10/13/2018 10:14:50 am

montessori classrooms are less vibrant,well organized,giving independence to the children.they promote peace and respect and build self-esteem.i like the way where the children are learning and the teacher is facilitating.the teacher acts as a guide whereas in a traditional classroom the teacher is the main focus.

Ashley

10/14/2018 12:36:53 pm

I like that in a Montessori style setting the children are the drivers of their education. It allows them to develop life skills and better understanding of the world around them. Very much my style of teaching.

Kelly Cochran

10/17/2018 12:23:47 pm

Montessori style is children led learning! Traditional classrooms are mostly auditory based learning and follow a strict schedule. I prefer Montessori learning. It really allows for children to do much more hands on learning too.

Bethany Shoop

10/23/2018 03:59:12 pm

There is a wide range of age groups in one class. This helps to promote a community feeling and allows for the older students to be mentors and helpers for the younger children. I really like this practice and can see how beneficial this could be for these different age groups.

Caitlin

10/23/2018 08:14:51 pm

Explain one difference between traditional classrooms and Montessori classrooms. What is your initial reaction to this difference?
One major difference is that Montessori is more student led learning where the student are more independent when it comes to learning and regular classrooms are more teacher led where students have to follow directions when it comes to learning. My initial reaction is how great it is that children get to learn such useful self help skills, and focus on the learning that they want to do not just what their teachers want them to know.

Eileen

10/26/2018 09:58:58 am

One major difference between a Montessori classroom and a traditional classroom is that there are various ages in one classroom that all have varying abilities. I think this is a great idea, and should be encouraged more in traditional schools. It allows children a chance to help others. I think in some cases, younger children may look up to the older children and try to model their behaviors and actions. This gives a chance for older children to be mentors.

Patty Hurst

11/5/2018 01:35:29 pm

Montessori classrooms are calm and natural looking where traditional classrooms have bright colors and are crowded feeling

Ray

11/13/2018 10:48:16 am

Learning at your own pace and academic level. Classrooms have a variety of ages

Caitlin

11/22/2018 06:06:04 pm

I think the biggest difference that I noticed is that the teacher is more of a facilitator than the center of attention so to speak, The children are held to a higher standard as far as responsibility goes and the classroom seems to run smoothly, with the teacher there only to step in when needed.

Shayesteh

11/23/2018 07:56:53 pm

The role of teacher in a Montessori classroom is less of teacher in traditional classroom.The teacher is not central component to the classroom.

Ekaterina Ostrovskaia

11/24/2018 02:03:46 pm

One key difference between a traditional classroom and a Montessori classroom, is that the teacher is more of a facilitator, gently guiding the class, than the center of attention. This difference was surprising to me at first, but the more I learned about the Montessori classroom the more it made sense to me.

Danielle Jenkel

12/3/2018 02:40:12 pm

Montessori is more about the materials, organization of them and collaboration within the class with much more freedom and shaping by the instructor where as a traditional class is taught specific curriculum content. The Montessori approach is what I provide my kids with in our home, I prefer my children have a specific scope and sequence of learning goals in their classroom.

Jodi Cofield

12/6/2018 02:08:45 pm

One difference in a Montessori classroom is that the teachers are more like guides than instructors. I really like this approach. I believe kids are more likely to gain positive experiences if they follow their own interests and learn through playing and participating first hand.

Ming Deng

12/10/2018 09:54:45 pm

One difference is the teacher in Montessori school as a facilitator instead of instructor. I have learned Montessori classroom more.

Britt Dougherty

12/20/2018 11:10:39 am

One difference between traditional classrooms and Montessori classrooms is the seating/work areas. In a traditional classroom students have individual desks and in a Montessori classroom students may use group tables or work on mats on the floor. My initial reaction is that I can see the benefit of both styles of student seating/work areas. Having students seated as groups can provide social learning in congruence with academic learning. Having the flexibility to have students working on the floor provides an opportunity to expand what they are doing. However, having worked in traditional schools I have found that there are times where providing students with individual space for learning can be helpful for encouraging independence and ownership. In my own classroom I enjoy providing my students with opportunities to experience all of these seating/ working options if possible.

Caroline B

12/20/2018 12:42:14 pm

One difference between a traditional and Montessori classroom is the environment. A Montessori class supports a peaceful, calming and soothing atmosphere. Children wear slippers, colors are neutral, voices are quieter, and materials are organized on low shelves. This is an optimal learning environment!

Keira M

12/22/2018 02:13:54 pm

The student led learning model, rather than a teacher directed model, seems to be one of the main differences in a Montessori Classroom. Also, the calm, neutral toned learning environment differs from a lot of other traditional classrooms. I like the Montessori style, and although I teach at a play-based preschool, we incorporate a lot of Montessori elements in our classroom.

Meghana Relkuntwar

12/25/2018 08:54:32 am

Montessori classroom is organized to help children work independently. Montessori classroom has child size tables, chairs, hooks to hang coats and works on selfs for children to work independently. Compared to traditional classroom you don't see any posters on the wall and children of age 3-6 are in same classroom. Teachers role is more of a guide. My initial reaction is that classroom looks very calm and are working together or working alone peacefully with minimal teachers assistance.

kendra harig

12/26/2018 02:11:37 pm

one big difference is the multiple age group in the classroom. this difference helps the children with independence and self esteem by building community where as traditional classrooms have one set age. i personally like this idea and the benefits from the mixed age group

Christina Riggs-Johnson

12/27/2018 03:01:33 pm

Learn is student oriented. Teacher do a lot of observing and may help as needed, but also peer help teach other peers. In non-montessori schools the teacher is generally teaching things. Also the Montessori is more hands on learning.

Chong H Park

12/27/2018 08:15:14 pm

Montessori program is student centered.
Children work independently.

CASSANDRA GONZALEZ

12/28/2018 03:33:14 pm

One Main diffrence I recognize in a Montessori Classroom vs a Traditional Classroom is that the Montessori Classroom seems to be focused on Child Lead Activities where as a Traditional Classroom is Typically Teacher Lead..
The Montessori Teacher acts more as a guide and Observer , in a traditional classroom the teacher is seen as a lead that the children follow.
i really think that Montessori Classroom sets children up for self sufficency and independence.

Tanya Portwine

12/29/2018 11:40:27 am

A big difference is that children are not all the same age in class its multi aged. Teachers are facilitators working more in small one one one teachings with a child not standing in front on the group teaching everyone at once.

Kacy

12/29/2018 01:27:25 pm

The children are taught to follow routines that later they can follow themselves without much direction. In traditional classrooms the teachers tend to have to handle many tasks for the kids, where as once the children are shown how to do something they can then assist in setting up activities alone

Jean

12/30/2018 12:59:48 pm

A Montessori program is student centered, offering student led learning activities that children can complete at their own level with minimal teacher guidance. Children are often given opportunities to guide or mentor other students. The goal of the classroom is to create a peaceful community that students help run. A traditional program is teacher-centered and students are often required to complete tasks that need a large amount of teacher instruction. Many daily tasks and chores are completed only by the teacher with minimal help from students.

Hannah

12/30/2018 01:25:34 pm

Our "normal" style learning center is more teacher led. Montessori inspires more independence and cognitive thinking to learn in their own way and own experiences while teacher kind of hang back.

Valerie Martin

12/30/2018 03:50:57 pm

Standard classrooms are more teacher led, while Montessori are based more on a child's independence. Personally, I like a mix between the two, where the teacher still helps and does quite a bit, but the students interests and abilities help to lead in the direction you're going to go that day.

Belen felix haros

12/30/2018 04:03:50 pm

the difference between traditional school and Montessori is that traditional is more teaching wise there's more kids in the classroom less time to teach all in the level that they are in on the other hand Montessori school have less children and its more of a guiding teaching environment with traditional schools dont have.

Stephanie

12/31/2018 08:00:38 pm

In a Montessori classroom, children are much more independent and the teacher is a guide rather than being the center of attention. I have always thought that many characteristics of a Montessori classroom are effective and I like to incorporate some of them into my own classroom.

Gina Howard

1/2/2019 02:24:04 pm

The big difference is the concept of letting a child learn through exploration and discovery. The teacher is a support for the children. A calm and warm environment where I child can learn independence

Cherie

1/14/2019 12:20:32 am

One of the biggest differences is allowing the teacher to act as a guiding hand instead of a teacher. She observes and is not the center of attention. The children are allowed to follow their individual interests more and she is available for working with individuals or small groups. My initial reaction is that this is a good approach to allowing the children to remain interested while they learn.

Pat

1/15/2019 12:57:18 pm

One notable difference is reg preschools have bright colors...pics....loss decor....Montessori keeps to the neutrals to promote peace and harmony.....my reaction...I like both but from a child's view..some children thrive in the calm...others would enjoy the excitement of the colors

Maryam

2/11/2019 09:46:03 am

In traditional classrooms, teachers used to having speech and teach students through the speech. This traditional method is no longer that much successful because students learn through discovering and asking questions. In Montessori Method, teachers are helpers or facilitators. I like students independency, and being responsible about their community and working in groups, but I think for learning and discovering new things, a teacher should be more than a helper. A teacher should ask students questions to create and to develop student's curiosity to search and discover the answer. Children (students) don't know what they don't know.

Jessie Jones

2/12/2019 10:47:25 pm

The Montessori focus on independent thinking and age appropriate class size... The class rooms are colorful and spacious. The lessons are design for the class size....

Maria Till

2/13/2019 10:37:01 am

The biggest difference is the teacher - in a traditional classroom - the teacher is the center of teaching, instructing and all aspects of the classroom. In Montessori the teacher is a facilitator, but the students are responsible for their work choices, and in turn will mentor and teach other students.

deanna jennings

2/21/2019 07:53:58 am

the traditional classroom is more unstructured and less routine. the Montessori class room is very structured, quiet, to be honest the video shown makes the kids look like little robots going through the motions of a day. I was impressed at how well the kids did but not impressed at how they didn't seem happy and did not seem to be having any fun. looked like all work and no play.I like to do things hands on also and would like to incorparate some of the things into my program as I like the idea of the teacher overseeing the children.

Alissa

2/28/2019 08:50:37 am

Traditional classroom surround the teacher and their lessons while the students watch/listen. Montessori classrooms are student-based and involve a lot of participation, involvement, and hands on group work.

Manisha prasad

3/17/2019 03:13:37 pm

Montessori classrooms are prepared in advance based on observations of theDifferences between Montessori and Traditional Education www.ageofmontessori.org students’ individual needs. They include student-centered lessons and activities. Traditional classrooms are based on teacher-centered lessons or activities.
Montessori lessons are hands-on and active. Students discover information for themselves. Traditional school lessons are often orated to students who listen passively, memorize, and take tests.n the Montessori classroom, children work on lessons as long as need be, and interruptions are avoided whenever possible. Time limitations are mandated by arbitrary schedules in traditional classrooms.
what surprise me most is method. same standardized method cannot be applied on every child,every child is different and they have different needs of learning ability.

lindsay fraser

4/22/2019 11:17:39 pm

Montessori classrooms are much less colorful than a traditional classroom, and displays on the wall are kept relatively minimal, as compared to a typical classroom with bright colored walls and furniture and art displayed on every wall.

Sandy Davis

4/30/2019 10:11:55 am

A Montessori classroom differs from a traditional classroom because they are student led versus teacher led. It allows for more independence and focus more on self teaching.

Dharitri Desai

5/9/2019 10:37:10 am

In a traditional classroom, all the children are of the same age whereas Montessori classroom has mixed aged children. The benefits of mixed aged classroom are, the children become more independent and responsible. The younger children learn from the older ones thus both gaining something from each other.

Melissa T Cayabyab

8/30/2019 04:19:10 pm

Montessori classrooms have a larger age range than traditional classrooms, allowing for opportunities for children to grow through the classroom community. They mentor and assist one another. My initial reaction to this was, Vygotsky's More Knowledgeable Other which made sense!

Cherie

9/7/2019 05:39:32 pm

Montessori classrooms are arranged by ability levels and include a range of ages versus traditional classrooms that are arranged by age/grade. My initial reaction is that it would be a good thing to have the older children helping the younger ones. It supports a sense of family and would give additional self-esteem for the older children.

Bethany Shoop

9/27/2019 04:29:41 pm

The Montessori classroom is designed with independence in mind. The children are free to choose what they would like to do. The teacher is seen more as a facilitator instead of an instructor.

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