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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. What simile about children is used by both Montessori and Froebel?

2. According to Standing, in "Liberty in Education & the Montessori Directress," what makes you free?

3. What process does not complete itself for several years after birth and can be fostered by the Montessori school?

4. What must not be the only concern when designing a Montessori classroom?

5. In "Montessori & Froebel," what does Standing conclude is one common view held by both Froebelians and Montessori?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Standing, what was Montessroi's view on the nature of play?

2. When a child first enters the Montessori school, what is the first thing to occur in terms of education?

3. What are some things that a Montessori teacher may teach directly to younger children?

4. According to Montessori, how does concentration play a role in the normalization of a child?

5. According to the Montessori philosophy, how are actions of grace and courtesy to be taught?

6. What does Standing mean by the term Inner Command?

7. In "The Fundamental Problem & Prepared Environment," what ways do children right oppression?

8. What is the different between the teaching in a Froebel school compared to a teacher in a Montessori school?

9. According to Standing, what was the main premise of Froebel's teaching method?

10. According to Standing, what is an example of a limitation in material for a child?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is an example in the book that describes the reaction to something spilling in a Montessori classroom. The reaction of the child and the teacher in this instance is very different in a Montessori classroom compared to that in a traditional classroom. Why does Standing discuss this specific example? Use the book to provide support in your explanation for how the various reactions to this situation may affect the child involved.

Essay Topic 2

The notion of gifted children is touched on very little in this book. Consider the Montessori method and discuss how this method may work with and be beneficial for gifted children. Use information and educational techniques, as discussed in the book, on educating disabled and normal children as support for educating gifted children.

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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