Montessori Tides School Enrollment (2022-2023)
Comparison of Montessori & Conventional Education
Conventional | Montessori |
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Late start at school (5-6) | Early start at school (2-3) |
One age per class | 3 year age range per class |
Seated at desks | Freedom to move about |
Little socialization | Community atmosphere |
Large group lessons | Individual lessons |
Teacher as source of answers | Self correcting materials |
Rewards and punishments | Natural, logical consequences |
Adult centered schedule | Child centered schedule |
Frequent interruptions | Longer free work periods |
Limited curriculum | Enhanced curriculum |
Peer comparison as test | Progress of students as test |
Emphasis on grades | Emphasis on learning |
Emphasis on conformity | Emphasis on individuality |
Annual promotion | Progress at individual rate |
Teacher as disciplinarian | Emphasis on “self” control |
Corporal punishment | PEACE in education |
Little parent involvement | Strong school/ home ties |
Graded report cards | Observation based progress reports |
Researched by: Eugene A. Haggerty
ED 177.07 (Educational Validities)
Experimental College
San Francisco State College
‘Education starts at birth.’ – Dr. Maria Montessori