Exploring the
Montessori Approach
How Montessori Center School Meets
the Needs of 21st-Century Learners
By Leslie Dinaberg | November 10, 2022
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“Montessori prepares its students well for what they will face as older students and adults,” says Melanie Jacobs, who’s been head of Montessori Center School (MCS) since 2016 and worked at MCS for almost 30 years.
Students have opportunities to do collaborative work from a young age, she explains. “Allowing them to build their social skills and work effectively with others. At the elementary level, the students do research together and often present their findings to their classmates and/or parents through oral presentations. Events such as science fairs, historical figure reports, poetry recitals, and dramatic productions allow them to hone their public speaking skills and become comfortable interacting with peers and adults.”
Problem-solving is another skill emphasized in the program. “They are encouraged to think out of the box regularly and are urged to participate in their classroom and school community in many ways. If they have ideas, they are listened to by their teachers and peers,” says Jacobs.
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