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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. From ages 0-3, Montessori considered the Absorbent Mind; what is another term for the absorbent mind?
2. In "Development," what were children given in a Montessori classroom that was evident through their obedience toward adults and ability to strive for perfection on their own terms?
3. What does Standing suggests that this book could be used as, despite its label as a biography?
4. What type of things does Standing write astonish small children?
5. Who was one of Montessori's Italian sponsors?
Short Essay Questions
1. What was the result of Montessori's work with the children in Rome?
2. In "Development," Standing notes a crossroads in Montessori's life. What was this crossroad and the result?
3. What did other professionals, including other teachers of Montessori's time, assume about Monetessori's work as a teacher?
4. What type of qualities was Montessori able to nourish in the children based on her teaching methods?
5. Why does Standing suggest that Montessori was fortunate when it came to education?
6. According to Montessori, how is the cycle of work different between adults and children?
7. What type of challenges did Montessori face during her education and early career?
8. Why is the first stage of development called the Absorbent Mind?
9. According to Montessori, when does conscious effort of development and learning begin?
10. According to Montessori, why is human development compared to a succession of new births?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Montessori was fortunate in her schooling. Based on the information presented in the book, what was the social and political climate like during Montessori's schooling? Why is it that, while she had opportunities, she still faced challenges?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss how Montessori was a school reformer. How were children treated and what were schools like during her time that would classify her as a reformer? Explain your answer, using information from the book as support.
Essay Topic 3
Montessori recognizes the difference between children and adults and creates her classrooms to meet the needs of the child. How then does she prepare children for movement up through life and eventually into adulthood? For example, children in the Montessori classroom are free to do what interests them, however in the workforce as adults, they may not have this luxury. How is this dealt with? Use information and examples from the book to support your answer.
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