MONTESSORI VS. TRADITIONAL EDUCATION

Montessori	Traditional
Based on the development of the child	Based on the transfer of a national curriculum
Children follow their own interests and learn at their own pace	Children learn from a set curriculum according to a preset time frame
Children teach themselves using specially prepared materials	Children are taught by the teacher
Children develop their ability to discover for themselves	Learning is based on subjects and based on what is given
Learning based on physical exploration of environment	Children sit at desks and learn from worksheets and white boards
Teacher works with children	Class is teacher led
Intrinsic Motivation	Motivation through rewards and punishments
Uninterrupted work flow	Block time, period lessons
Multi-age Classrooms	Single-graded Classrooms