What is the difference between Montessori and traditional education?

The Montessori method emphasizes learning through all five senses, not just through listening, watching, and reading. Children in Montessori classes learn at their own, individual pace and according to their own choice of activities from many of possibilities.

Learning is an exciting process of discovery, leading to concentration, motivation, self-discipline, and a love of learning.

Montessori classes place children in three-year age groups (3-6, 6-9, and so on), forming communities in which the older children spontaneously share their knowledge with the younger ones. Montessori represents an entirely different approach to education.

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Last updated on February 2, 2011 by The London School of English