Coordination of Movement (Montessori)
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Coordination of Movement in Montessori education refers to the development and refinement of motor skills in early childhood.[1] Through independent effort, a child improves their muscular coordination, achieving higher levels of autonomous functioning. Recognizing this developmental need, Montessori environments often feature activities that involve precise and meticulous movement.
Montessori Quotes
- "The child can only develop by means of experience in his environment. We call such experience 'work'.[2]
- "Movement, or physical activity, is thus an essential factor in intellectual growth, which depends upon the impressions received from outside."[3]
Research and Critiques
- Pros: Coordination of movement activities can enhance motor skills, cognitive development, and foster independence.[4]
- Cons: Critics argue that this approach may not cater to all children, especially those with motor skill difficulties or other developmental challenges.[5]
Comparisons to Other Methods
In traditional education, physical activities are usually separated from cognitive learning. However, in the Montessori method, coordination of movement is integrated with cognitive development, acknowledging the important role of physical activity in intellectual growth.[6]
See Also
References
- ↑ Montessori, M. (1967). The Discovery of the Child. Ballantine Books.
- ↑ Montessori, M. (1967). The Discovery of the Child. Ballantine Books.
- ↑ Montessori, M. (1967). The Discovery of the Child. Ballantine Books.
- ↑ Lillard, A. (2017). Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius. Oxford University Press.
- ↑ Egan, K. (2002). Getting it wrong from the beginning: Our progressivist inheritance from Herbert Spencer, John Dewey, and Jean Piaget. Yale University Press.
- ↑ Mooney, C. (2013). Theories of Childhood, Second Edition: An Introduction to Dewey, Montessori, Erikson, Piaget & Vygotsky. Redleaf Press.
