Description
The principles and values of the Montessori ideology focussing on foundations of independence, freedom, natural spirituality, and the different planes of human development processes.
Alternative labels
Montessori thinking
Montessori worldview
Montessori viewpoint
Montessori philosophies
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Montessori philosophy is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Montessori school teacher: Montessori school teachers educate students using approaches that reflect the Montessori philosophy and principles. They focus on constructivist and “learning through discovery” teaching models, through which they encourage students to learn from first-hand experience rather than through direct instruction and thus provide the students with a relatively high level of freedom. They adhere to a specific curriculum that respects the students’ natural, physical, social and psychological development. Montessori school teachers also teach classes with students differing up to three years in age in rather large groups, manage, and evaluate all the students separately according to the Montessori school philosophy.
Optional knowledge
Montessori philosophy is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
References
- Montessori philosophy – ESCO
