Prompt Title: Montessori Adolescent Program: Missing Materials

REPORT ON THE LACK OF FREEDOM AND RESPONSIBILITY IN A MONTESSORI SCHOOL

Introduction As a Montessori educator, I recently visited a Montessori school and observed that the students were not given enough freedom and responsibility in their learning environment. Additionally, there was a lack of hands-on work and interage learning opportunities. This report aims to delve into these issues and provide possible solutions to the problem.

Lack of Freedom and Choice One of the fundamental principles of Montessori education is to give students the freedom and choice to explore their interests and learn at their own pace. However, during my observation, I noticed that the students were not given enough freedom and choice in their learning. They were expected to follow a rigid curriculum, and there was little room for them to explore their interests. This lack of freedom and choice can lead to disengagement and lack of motivation among the students.

Teacher Interference Montessori education emphasizes student-led learning, where teachers act as guides and facilitators. However, during my observation, I noticed that the teachers were interfering too much in the students' learning process. This can inhibit the students' ability to take ownership of their learning and limit their creativity.

Lack of Hands-on Work and Interage Learning Hands-on work and interage learning are essential components of Montessori education. These activities help students develop practical life skills and promote social interactions among different age groups. However, during my observation, I noticed that these activities were missing from the school's curriculum. For instance, there were no Montessori materials for adolescent programs such as cleaning, cooking, gardening, and producing.

Recommendations Based on the observations made, the following recommendations are proposed:

Freedom and Choice The school should provide students with more freedom and choice in their learning. This can be achieved by allowing them to explore their interests and providing opportunities for self-directed learning.

Teacher Role The teachers should act as facilitators and guides, allowing the students to take ownership of their learning. They should provide support and guidance when needed, but not interfere too much in the learning process.

Hands-on Work and Interage Learning The school should incorporate hands-on work and interage learning opportunities into its curriculum. This can be achieved by providing Montessori materials for adolescent programs such as cleaning, cooking, gardening, and producing. The school should also encourage social interactions among different age groups.

Responsibility The students should be given more responsibility in the learning environment. This can be achieved by providing them with opportunities to lead activities and take ownership of their learning.

Conclusion In conclusion, the observations made during my visit to the Montessori school highlight the need for improvements in the areas of freedom and choice, teacher interference, hands-on work and interage learning, and responsibility. By implementing the recommendations outlined in this report, the school can create a more engaging and student-led learning environment that supports the Montessori principles of education.