MONTESSORI EDUCATION
What will a 15-year-old child gain from an education at our school?
Skills
Skills are practical abilities to apply knowledge in real situations. We can divide them into cognitive, practical and communicative. Students are better prepared for the real world, they are able to take care of themselves and their surroundings thanks to the combination of practical experience and academic studies.
Knowledge
Knowledge represents a theoretical understanding of specific concepts or topics. They include facts, concepts, methods and procedures.
Competence
Competencies combine knowledge and skills and include
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autonomy and responsibility: The ability to work independently and take responsibility for one's actions.
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Cooperation: Ability to work effectively in a team and contribute to common goals.
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Personal development: Ability to control error, self-evaluation, self-reflection and identify areas for improvement,
problem solving
Adaptability
Children learn to be flexible and able to adapt to new situations, to think innovatively and in context, which is key in a rapidly changing world.
Critical thinking
Students are prepared to work with information, think critically and make decisions based on analysis and synthesis of information. Digital wellness, including digital hygiene and digital detox.
Time management
Planning, prioritizing and finishing work skills help organize and allocate time for study and other activities.
Interpersonal relationships
Interpersonal skills are abilities that facilitate effective interaction and communication with others. It includes empathy, conflict resolution, and the ability to collaborate.
Lifelong learning
Fostering intrinsic motivation and a love of learning leads to children becoming lifelong learners who are constantly open to new knowledge and skills.
MONTESSORI COMPETENCES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
One of the main goals of education at our school is to focus on acquiring the competencies needed for the 21st century. The Montessori program reflects modern educational requirements by emphasizing practical skills, personality development and adaptability. We try to prepare children not only for the current needs of the world and the labor market, but also for the future challenges and opportunities that await them.
MONTESSORI PRINCIPLES
When creating and implementing the Montessori method, we keep several fundamental principles in mind:
We start from human tendencies and needs
We are based on developmental stages and psychological characteristics of age
We are based on the child's interest
We start from the child's cultural and social environment
Montessori methods
Mixed age groups
Ethical and moral education
"Hands on the Material"
Individual and group work.
Self formation
Ecological education
Care and services
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