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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. How does Standing state Froebelians view the Montessori method?

2. What is one example of an unusual task a visitor may see a Montessori child engaged in?

3. In the Montessori classroom, what must be distributed evenly to foster the child?

4. According to Standing, in "Practical Life & Mental Processes," what does silence create?

5. What lessons should be combined with lessons of practical life?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why can it be said that the Montessori method revels the true nature of children?

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

5. What are 3 of the 14 main rules for the teacher in relation to the environment?

6. What is necessary for a student to engage in a certain activity?

7. How did Montessori suggest one corrects deviations in learning and development?

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

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

10. According to Standing, what are the two classifications of practical life exercises?

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

According to Standing, what is the general view of Montessori schools today? What type of challenges do you think these schools continue to face?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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