What do you guys think about Montessori? - DiscussWorldIssues - Socio-Economic Religion and Political Uncensored Debate

**Gulauur** · 01-15-2009, 03:47 PM

Both of my kids went to a Montessori school early in their lives. And both have done very well in other schools after they left. The problem is, the level of education can vary dramitically from school to school (as is the case for all schools), so I would recommend talking to some of the other parents.

**cabonuserollyo** · 01-15-2009, 04:07 PM

I went to a Montessori kindergarten, and look how I turned out!

**Loxaeed** · 01-15-2009, 04:33 PM

Both my Children attend a Montessori School and I am very pleased with their progress.

**Caregrasy** · 01-15-2009, 05:57 PM

Because the teaching method is fairly new on a widespread basis to the US, you can expect variation in adherence to the method. I would ask around your neighborhood for this school. Some schools may take advantage of the fad and charge a lot of money, so be critical.

I was taught by my mom early on using much of the method and think it is solid, if unconventional. Because it is unconventional, you may have to learn some of the vocabulary/jargon. But watch out for people using jargon in order to snow you under.

**RalfDweflywex** · 01-15-2009, 06:57 PM

Montessori sounds like a name of a mafioso. Don't trust him

**advabHixavoip** · 01-15-2009, 07:32 PM

Dude, we already did this thread.

I guess I missed it the 1st time around.

I'm a little leery since everything I've read has a rosy-colored POV, but enough of you guys seem to have a positive view that I'll take a look. Apparently there's a internationally certified one on the north side.

**Plonnikas** · 01-15-2009, 09:39 PM

I went to Montessori school from pre-school to 2nd Grade, for what it's worth. I look back on those years and think I was fairly lucky, so.

**Pszinygv** · 01-15-2009, 10:56 PM

Probably a better reason than most for liking it.

**spineeupsenry** · 01-16-2009, 12:05 AM

DanS: New? It's been a few years since that woman started up.

Yes, but she wasn't in the US, was she?

Montessori schools in the US are primarily a product of the 60s and 70s counterculture.

**Falik** · 01-16-2009, 01:50 AM

Then again we only got Montessori schools in the late 80s. So take that, you American you.

**twiffatticy** · 01-16-2009, 06:39 PM

During my lessons of pedagogics we've learned about Montessori schools and I believe the opinion was, in general, pretty positive.

01-15-2009, 03:47 PM	#1
Gulauur Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 595 Senior Member	What do you guys think about Montessori? Both of my kids went to a Montessori school early in their lives. And both have done very well in other schools after they left. The problem is, the level of education can vary dramitically from school to school (as is the case for all schools), so I would recommend talking to some of the other parents. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-15-2009, 04:07 PM	#2
cabonuserollyo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 508 Senior Member	I went to a Montessori kindergarten, and look how I turned out! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-15-2009, 04:33 PM	#3
Loxaeed Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 481 Senior Member	Both my Children attend a Montessori School and I am very pleased with their progress. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-15-2009, 05:57 PM	#4
Caregrasy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 444 Senior Member	Because the teaching method is fairly new on a widespread basis to the US, you can expect variation in adherence to the method. I would ask around your neighborhood for this school. Some schools may take advantage of the fad and charge a lot of money, so be critical. I was taught by my mom early on using much of the method and think it is solid, if unconventional. Because it is unconventional, you may have to learn some of the vocabulary/jargon. But watch out for people using jargon in order to snow you under. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-15-2009, 06:57 PM	#5
RalfDweflywex Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 578 Senior Member	Montessori sounds like a name of a mafioso. Don't trust him Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-15-2009, 07:32 PM	#6
advabHixavoip Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 362 Senior Member	Dude, we already did this thread. I guess I missed it the 1st time around. I'm a little leery since everything I've read has a rosy-colored POV, but enough of you guys seem to have a positive view that I'll take a look. Apparently there's a internationally certified one on the north side. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-15-2009, 09:39 PM	#7
Plonnikas Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 459 Senior Member	I went to Montessori school from pre-school to 2nd Grade, for what it's worth. I look back on those years and think I was fairly lucky, so. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Pszinygv Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 469 Senior Member	Probably a better reason than most for liking it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-16-2009, 12:05 AM	#9
spineeupsenry Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 453 Senior Member	DanS: New? It's been a few years since that woman started up. Yes, but she wasn't in the US, was she? Montessori schools in the US are primarily a product of the 60s and 70s counterculture. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-16-2009, 01:50 AM	#10
Falik Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 518 Senior Member	Then again we only got Montessori schools in the late 80s. So take that, you American you. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-16-2009, 06:39 PM	#11
twiffatticy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 641 Senior Member	During my lessons of pedagogics we've learned about Montessori schools and I believe the opinion was, in general, pretty positive. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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