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CONVENTIONAL
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MONTESSORI
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| Late start at school (5-6)
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Early start at school (2-3) |
| One age per class
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3 year age range per class |
| Seated at desks
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Freedom to move about |
| Little socialization
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Community atmosphere |
| Large group lessons
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Individual lessons |
| Teacher as source of answers
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Self correcting materials |
| Rewards and punishments
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Natural, logical consequences |
| Adult centered schedule
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Child centered schedule |
| Frequent interruptions
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Longer free work periods |
| Limited curriculum
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Enhanced curriculum |
| Peer comparison as test
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Progress of students as test |
| Emphasis on grades
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Emphasis on learning |
| Emphasis on conformity
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Emphasis on individuality |
| Annual promotion
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Progress at individual rate |
| Teacher as disciplinarian
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Emphasis on “self” control |
| Corporal punishment
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PEACE in education |
| Little parent involvement
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Strong school/ home ties |
| Graded report cards
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Observation based progress reports
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