Maria Montessori: Her Life and Work Test | Final Test - Hard

E. M. Standing
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 129 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Maria Montessori: Her Life and Work Test | Final Test - Hard

E. M. Standing
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 129 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 type of interaction occurs in the Montessori classroom?

2. What must a teacher understand to be successful in the Montessori classroom?

3. In Size, Movement, Instinct, Reason," according to Standing, what is the first act of a man's life?

4. Rather than to teach children, what is the true goal of the Montessori method?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the two factors involved in the success of the prepared environment?

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

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

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

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

6. Why does the Montessori method keep a young child in a limited circle within the prepared environment?

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

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

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

10. According to Montessori, what are the main factors of a child's life that may cause deviations?

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

Why do you think it is important to discuss the spiritual health of a teacher in the Montessori classroom? How and why does religion play a role in the education of children in these classrooms? Use the information provided by Standing to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how Montessori was a school reformer. How were children treated and what were schools like during her time that would classify her as a reformer? Explain your answer, using information from the book as support.

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