Montessori education

[mon-tuh-SOR-ee ed-yoo-KAY-shuhn]
noun
educação Montessori
1. A progressive educational approach developed by Italian physician Maria Montessori that emphasizes self-directed activity, hands-on learning, and the child's natural development through specially prepared environments
Montessori education encourages children to learn at their own pace using manipulative materials and sensory experiences.
A educação Montessori encoraja as crianças a aprender no seu próprio ritmo usando materiais manipuláveis e experiências sensoriais.
2. A teaching methodology based on respect for the child's individuality, fostering independence, and allowing the student to choose activities from a prepared classroom environment
Many parents choose Montessori education because it promotes critical thinking and self-motivation.
Muitos pais escolhem a educação Montessori porque ela promove o pensamento crítico e a automotivaçãohttps.
Montessori education has gained significant popularity in both Brazil and the United States as an alternative to traditional schooling. In Brazil, it is particularly prevalent in private schools in urban centers like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, where affluent families seek alternative pedagogical approaches. In the USA, Montessori schools range from public to private institutions and represent a significant movement in progressive education. The philosophy emphasizes respect for the child's natural development and is often chosen by parents seeking a less structured, more individualized approach to education.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
Montessori methodchild-centered educationprogressive educationself-directed learning
Antonyms / Antônimos
traditional educationteacher-centered instructionconventional schoolingrote learning

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
educação Montessori
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
educação Montessori / método Montessori
Often referred to by both terms, more common in educational circles
Rio de Janeiro
educação Montessori
Standard usage, growing popularity in middle-class schools
Portugal
educação Montessori / método Montessori
Increasingly adopted in private schools; also called 'pedagogia Montessori'

Related Words

Maria Montessoriprepared environmentsensorial materialspractical life activitiesself-correctionmixed-age classroomschild development

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the child
prepared environment
hands-on learning
self-paced education
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