Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Montessori Teaching · Lesson Summary
Summary: Theories of Child Development
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Ch 1: Fundamentals of Montessori Teaching
Historical Context of Early Childhood Teaching
About Maria Montessori
Theories of Child Development & Montessori's Observation on Children
Principles of Montessori's Teaching
Ch 2: Essentials of Montessori Teaching
Learning Outcomes
Practical Life
Science & Mathematics
Digital Life & Montessori Settings
Art, Reading, Writing & Printables
Lesson Summary — Theories & Observations
We explored three foundational theories of child development:
- **Kolb's Experiential Learning** — knowledge comes from grasping and transforming experience
- **Piaget's Constructivist Theory** — children build understanding through stages
- **Vygotsky's Socio-Cultural Theory** — learning is mediated by social interaction and culture
We also covered Dr. Montessori's key observations: the child's need for **movement**, the **absorbent mind**, and the phenomenon of **concentration and normalisation**.
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