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montessori method

Mon·tes·so·ri meth·od
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mon-tuh-sawr-ee, -sohr-ee meth-uh d]
    • /ˌmɒn təˈsɔr i, -ˈsoʊr i ˈmɛθ əd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mon-tuh-sawr-ee, -sohr-ee meth-uh d]
    • /ˌmɒn təˈsɔr i, -ˈsoʊr i ˈmɛθ əd/

Definitions of montessori method words

  • noun montessori method a system for teaching young children, in which the fundamental aim is self-motivated education by the children themselves, as they are encouraged to move freely through individualized instruction and physical exercises, accompanied by special emphasis on the training of the senses and the early development of reading and writing skills. 1
  • noun montessori method a method of nursery education in which children are provided with generous facilities for practical play and allowed to develop at their own pace 0
  • noun montessori method a system of training and teaching young children, devised in 1907 by Maria Montessori, which emphasizes training of the senses and guidance rather than rigid control of the child's activity, so as to encourage self-education 0
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Origin of montessori method

First appearance:

before 1910
One of the 15% newest English words
First recorded in 1910-15; named after M. Montessori

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montessori method popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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