Discipline and Obedience in the Montessori Philosophy

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This paper examines the theories of discipline and obedience in the Montessori method of education for children. It begins with a definition of terms intrinsic to this philosophy, and them moves to explain how they are central and interconnected to the Montessori philosophy. It concludes that self-control and personal freedoms allow each student to develop into a normalized person.

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"Discipline and Obedience in the Montessori Philosophy Dr. Maria Montessori came to develop her philosophies regarding discipline and obedience from her work with both children with and without special needs. From her beliefs that one must enable and observe the child to interact with the environment stemmed a school system which involves supporting the student in their own natural surroundings, yet transfiguring this environment to allow the student to achieve higher levels of success. As thus her ideas surrounding the models of discipline and obedience are central in allowing the young student to aim towards their inner potential. As discipline and obedience are connected through the natural growth and aims of each individual student and teacher, the normalization of each child is fostered by the freedoms allowed to them in the environment prepared and cultivated to be replicated the natural environment by the teacher. For Montessori followers, disciple and obedience are truly linked to"

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