Reflections on Montessori Education
The article ChiTechNet 2016-05-10 affected 8 people.
Part one: Reflections on Montessori education.
Feeling 1: "The richer adults are, the better, and the poorer children are." It is said that although the children of the rich have excellent living conditions, they often go against the requirements of nature because they are often given to nannies and wet nurses; The poor are not, because they can't afford a nanny. Mothers always take their children with them, but they give them a lot of affection and learning opportunities. Even if you hire a nanny and an early education sister, you should try your best to take care of the children yourself if conditions permit. At least, you should spend more time with him in chatting, telling stories, doing outdoor activities, learning games and "working". Children are not accessories, let alone toys. They can't be treated as they please. They have no time to accompany them when they are happy. If they are unhappy, they will be ignored. Children need the care of their parents, which is an emotional demand that no nanny or early education sister can replace; Parents also need to adjust the pace of life to maintain this emotional bond, help their children spend a happy childhood and cultivate a sound personality. Remember, there is happiness about love!
Feeling 2: "When children can leave home, adults should take them out and let them observe the world around them more." I have always felt that we should take our children outside and visit friends' homes, so that they can get in touch with the colorful world, listen more, see more and learn more, and stimulate his sensory nerves in all directions. Now many times, we pay too much attention to our son's health, but at the expense of the creation of the environment. I'm going to do more next: 1) Post more color pictures in his sight. 2) Take him to visit friends more often. 3) Take him to the playground, park, etc.
4) Pay attention to what attracts him. Once found, hold him next to this thing for him to observe and touch.
Feeling 3: "When a rude adult interrupts the child's thinking or tries to distract him, it may create obstacles to this hard internal work." The process of children's play is often regarded as their work. Many times, we adults often give them our subjective wishes, expecting them to get a toy to do this or that, and even disturb him when he is in high spirits. These are all incorrect practices. Our role should be: sit quietly and observe when the child is working, and help him when he needs help, instead of being a "director" or a "teacher", and not disturbing him or suppressing his basic desires when he is absorbed in his work. Remember: children will get the greatest satisfaction and inner peace from focused activities. However, when children are already familiar with something, they should provide something new in time.