Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Montessori Teaching · Theories of Child Development & Montessori's Observation on Children
Three Foundational Theories
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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
Three Distinct Theories of Child Development
Three world-renowned theories define the modern view of how children develop:
1. **Kolb's Experiential Learning Theory** — learning happens through experience
2. **Piaget's Constructivist Theory** — children build knowledge in stages
3. **Vygotsky's Socio-Cultural Learning Theory** — learning is shaped by social interaction and culture
Each theory will be explored in the next three lessons.
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