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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 term refers to the infinite complexity of voluntary muscles?

2. What did Froebel study as a young student?

3. What did Montessori suggest the human grows principally during the fires year of life?

4. What type of interaction occurs in a traditional classroom?

5. What are the material called that were used in Froebel's classrooms?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In "The Fundamental Problem & Prepared Environment," what are the parts of a prepared environment?

4. What are the possibilities of an individual who is a slave or who has limited freedom?

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

6. What are the two distinct stages of learning in a Montessori classroom?

7. According to Montessori, how can the struggle between the adult and the child end?

8. When did Montessori disagree with Froebels use of free play and make believe?

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

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

Standing chooses to compare Montessori and Froebel's educational techniques. Discuss the validity of this comparison since the Froebel method is no longer used. Why does Standing choose this comparison? In making this comparison what is learned about the Montessori method? Use information from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Montessori used sensitive periods as markers for educating and learning various tasks. What is the significance of these sensitive periods and thinking about Froebel's methods, how do these sensitive periods come into play? Include examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

The Montessori method gained much popularity throughout the world. Despite this popularity, Montessori schools and methods are not the common method for teaching. Why do you think this is the case? What factors have and continue to play a role in determining the reach of the Montessori method? Use information from the book to support your answer.

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