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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. In terms of reading fairy tales to children, what is a main factor when considering the appropriateness of this?
2. According to Standing, in "Liberty in Education & the Montessori Directress," what makes you free?
3. In "Liberty in Education & the Montessori Directress," what does Standing suggests is one of the most attractive features of being a Montessori teacher?
4. What is the goal of silence in the Montessori classroom?
5. What is the reason for the difference in number of students per class in the Montessori classroom compared to the traditional classroom?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the significance of the physical aspects of the Montessori classroom?
2. What is the different between the teaching in a Froebel school compared to a teacher in a Montessori school?
3. When did Montessori disagree with Froebels use of free play and make believe?
4. How did Montessori suggest one corrects deviations in learning and development?
5. What are the two factors involved in the success of the prepared environment?
6. According to Montessori, what are the main factors of a child's life that may cause deviations?
7. According to the Montessori philosophy, how are actions of grace and courtesy to be taught?
8. What are the two distinct stages of learning in a Montessori classroom?
9. According to Standing, what was Montessroi's view on the nature of play?
10. How does freedom in the Montessori classroom also come with laws to follow?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Montessori preferred to work with children and she even recognized the vast differences between children and adults. According to Standing, why does she then spend time lecturing intentionally? What is her aim at these lectures and do you think based on the reading in the book and the current popularity of this method that she was successful?
Essay Topic 2
Standing notes that some educators who open a Montessori school do not completely understand the true principles of the Montessori method and do not properly teach the method. Where does the confusion lie concerning these individuals? It is in the incorrect use of this method? What is or can be done to correct this problem?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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