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1. How do teachers and parents work together to promote children’s learning?
2. What is the role of the teacher in the Montessori classroom?
3. How have you observed assessment being used in early childhood classrooms?
4. What are some ways to promote children's creative thinking and expression?
Reinforcing Learning: Parents can reinforce classroom concepts at home (e.g., reading together, counting objects) while teachers support the development of skills practiced at home. This consistency helps solidify learning.
Joint Problem-Solving: If a child experiences difficulties (academic, behavioral, or emotional), the teacher and parents work together to identify the cause and develop a unified strategy for support and intervention.
Volunteering and Participation: Parent involvement through volunteering, attending school events, and participating in advisory committees strengthens the school community and shows the child that their education is a high priority for the adults in their lives.
In the Montessori classroom, the teacher, often referred to as the "directress" or "guide," plays a fundamentally different role from a traditional instructor. The core philosophy is to follow the child and allow them to learn through self-directed activity in a specially prepared environment.
The teacher's primary roles are to be an observer and a facilitator:
Prepared Environment: The teacher is responsible for meticulously setting up the classroom (the "prepared environment") with sequential, accessible, and attractive Montessori materials. This environment is designed to maximize independent learning.
Observation: The guide continuously and discreetly observes each child to determine their stage of development, interests, and needs. This observation dictates which materials to introduce and when to offer new lessons.
Collaboration between teachers and parents is vital for a child's successful learning and development.
Teachers and parents promote children's learning through consistent communication and a shared understanding of the child's needs and progress. This partnership is based on mutual respect and shared responsibility.
Sharing Information: Teachers inform parents about the curriculum, classroom activities, and the child's academic and social progress. Parents share insights into the child's life outside school, including health, interests, family changes, and learning style. This 360-degree view ensures learning is tailored to the whole child.