She wanted her method to be considered an open-minded one, and not a fixed system. The Prepared Environment is unique to the Montessori Method of Education.
Here is a good image to describe the difference between a traditional school and the Montessori concept: the child is a very powerful and wild creature, and the traditional school is designed like a zoo, where the child works in captivity inside a cage. It is more than often that we are asked about how a Montessori school is different from a conventional school...
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aria Montessori developed an educational method to implement her philosophy. She believed in innovation in the classroom, and her whole approach to education was in the spirit of constant experimentation based on the observation of the child. The two key components of the Montessori Method are The Environment which includes the educational materials and secondly The Teachers who prepare this environment. The calm, well-ordered & natural environment at Modern Montessori International Pre School (MMI) Chennai allows for Movement and Activity that facilitates independent learning through exploration. Here, children experience a combination of freedom and self-discipline, as guided by this rich environment. Uncluttered and well-maintained, the environment is both beautiful and inviting. We ensure that we continue to honour the Montessori traditions and values and that we bring the best of innovative education to our children. The knowledgeable adult or the teacher is the 2nd external aid for self-construction for the child. As per Dr. Montessori, a teacher should not be called a teacher instead she should be called a “Directress”. The Montessori teacher serves as the exemplar in the environment, thus inspiring the child’s own development. She is the link that puts the child in touch with the environment. The teacher prepares the environment and the child uses the environment to construct himself. We at Modern Montessori International, Chennai offer a Teacher Training Diploma which is of international repute. The Diploma is awarded by Modern Montessori International, London, and is internationally recognized and valued. This course aims to develop in students a high level of competence when teaching the Montessori Method of Education to children from 18 months to 6 years. In addition to the training we also ensure that the trainees have a firm knowledge of working within the Montessori Environment. MMI is here to empower both the child and the adult through the holistic and authentic approach of Dr. Maria Montessori.
