Re: [CTRL] Education/Montessori

2000-07-07 Thread nessie
[EMAIL PROTECTED],Internet writes: >I definitely wouldn't call it "child-led"... She's probably thinking of Summerhill. http://www.ctrl.org/">www.ctrl.org DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER == CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. S

Re: [CTRL] Education/Montessori

2000-07-07 Thread Ynr Chyldz Wyld
From: "Tenorlove" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Montessori is not structured; it is more child-led than a canned > curriculum like Abeka or Calvert. The Montessori school I attended was definitely structured, albeit not in the traditional sense. I definitely wouldn't call it "child-led"... Montessori s

Re: [CTRL] Education/Montessori

2000-07-06 Thread Tenorlove
Montessori is not structured; it is more child-led than a canned curriculum like Abeka or Calvert. It places a lot of emphasis on building self-esteem and social skills. I use a non-structured approach as well, in that I don't use a canned curriculum. I tend to stress academics and the arts more t