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Apreyer
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What should I be concerned about in the Montessori work field?
What should I be concerned about in the work of Montessori work field.
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Michelle M.
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Hello, Apreyer !
This is a super awesome question !
Having a career as a Montessori Educator is an outstanding experience. The only concern is, and it's a tiny one, that not too many people are familiar with Montessori because most people send their children to the district public schools. It's not really a concern at all, really. I greatly admire Maria Montessori who developed this educational form.
As you probably know, she obtained a medical degree (M.D.) in 1892. The basis of this education style is that children love to learn and are capable of being self-directed. This should be a most satisfying way for you to teach. Also, wow, there are 6 Montessori Schools in your city of Baltimore ! That is a rare benefit for you in this career !
As you also probably know, you will be having mixed age classes and that in itself will be a wonderful experience and so much variety. Just make sure you have a plan for the Prepared Environment segment and that it goes with the flow of what may be happening in the class at the time. Write out your plans and keep them because you may be able to use some of the prepared environment plans over again.
Because there is an emphasis on sensory learning, this will give you great lead way to be creative. Remember that a great benefit with this is that you will or may have the same students for multiple years. This is good because you will observe their progress and the students will bond with you in a different way than public school students do in that system. You will be some of the student's role model without even trying.
The American Montessori Society can keep you informed about ongoing professional development and training. Your employer will, too. So I think you have very little concern with this exciting, most beneficial career and I wish you all the best !
And always remember what Maria Montessori said, "Education should no longer be mostly imparting of knowledge, but must take a new path, seeking the release of human potentialities."
This is a super awesome question !
Having a career as a Montessori Educator is an outstanding experience. The only concern is, and it's a tiny one, that not too many people are familiar with Montessori because most people send their children to the district public schools. It's not really a concern at all, really. I greatly admire Maria Montessori who developed this educational form.
As you probably know, she obtained a medical degree (M.D.) in 1892. The basis of this education style is that children love to learn and are capable of being self-directed. This should be a most satisfying way for you to teach. Also, wow, there are 6 Montessori Schools in your city of Baltimore ! That is a rare benefit for you in this career !
As you also probably know, you will be having mixed age classes and that in itself will be a wonderful experience and so much variety. Just make sure you have a plan for the Prepared Environment segment and that it goes with the flow of what may be happening in the class at the time. Write out your plans and keep them because you may be able to use some of the prepared environment plans over again.
Because there is an emphasis on sensory learning, this will give you great lead way to be creative. Remember that a great benefit with this is that you will or may have the same students for multiple years. This is good because you will observe their progress and the students will bond with you in a different way than public school students do in that system. You will be some of the student's role model without even trying.
The American Montessori Society can keep you informed about ongoing professional development and training. Your employer will, too. So I think you have very little concern with this exciting, most beneficial career and I wish you all the best !
And always remember what Maria Montessori said, "Education should no longer be mostly imparting of knowledge, but must take a new path, seeking the release of human potentialities."