Montessori
March 2018
Montessori Preschool vs. Traditional Preschool
"Another difference that really stands out in my mind is the three-hour uninterrupted work cycle in a Montessori setting. The students are encouraged to work on a chosen project for as long as they want. In a traditional setting students are given a set amount of time to complete the assigned work, which, depending on an individual’s learning style, can either be insufficient or excessive. In a Montessori class, the student sets his own pace to internalize information. The student is taught not only what to learn, but more importantly, how to learn. The student learns how to integrate knowledge so that it may be applied across disciplines. In a traditional environment, the pace is set by the teacher who is often most sensitive to the slowest learners in the class. The student learns through repetition and memorization."
Take a look at your class period. During your day, do you have uninterrupted work time? This time is important to help the children in your class build self regulation skills, a sense of pride in their work, and a love for their work. It helps the children to develop their self motivation, and it will help structure your classroom so that longer work periods work for you!
http://montessoritraining.blogspot.com/2007/03/re-montessori-evironment-vs-traditional.html