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Montessori Education- The Basics SCDE Office of School Transformation

Definition: A hands-on, individualized approach to learning that is success-oriented Age levels: pre-K and elementary (can go higher) Class groupings: heterogeneous and multi-aged 3K-5K; gr. 1-3, gr. 4-6 Class size: 20 25 Staffing: Teacher and instructional assistant Philosophy: Children have everything they need within themselves to learn and grow educators job is to prepare environment and guide Benefits Academic: Enriched, broad-based curriculum Students taught on appropriate level (DAP) Teaches concepts before application Progression from concrete to abstract No cap on learning level Offers extra time to students who need it Multi-aging offers alternative to grade retention Preserves joy of learning Social/Behavioral: Emphasis on respect and responsibility Cooperation vs. competition Emphasizes conflict resolution, peace Eliminates boredom and frustrationmajor causes of discipline issues Learning is funstudents want to be at school Freedom to choose within limits Fosters creativity, curiosity Emphasis on independence Misconceptions: Just for gifted or special needs students Religious program; Only for middle or upper class families Unstructuredkids run around & do whatever they want Public School Montessori in SC: Began in mid-1990s 24 districts 47 school sites 5 total school programs 262 classes Approximately 5,200 students and growing!

Contact person: Katie Golfus, kgolfus@ed.sc.gov, (803) 734-8470

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