Child Psychology in Montessori Education
Child Psychology is very important in Montessori education as it helps us to know the child better. Teachers who get Montessori training can easily build rapport with child and also encourage the child for a holistic development. Child Psychology paves for a better understanding of the child by the trainees and thus the child can grow in a safe environment with confidence.
Benefits of Child Psychology in Montessori Education
- Better understanding of the child.
- Fosters the emotional, cognitive, social, moral, aesthetic development of children.
- Trainees get a new but existing ideas about the needs of a child.
- Promotes the independence and self confidence of the children.
- Prepares safe environment with supportive facilitator.
How Teacher training courses integrate the concepts of Child Psychology
Montessori education incorporates the vivid areas of child development. Of that, child psychology is a significant area. Trainees are provided with the concepts through modules, guest class etc.
- Theoretical knowledge
Trainees are given study materials regarding child psychology. The modules related to all phases include different activities to understand the developmental needs of children. This is essential to understand the psychological development and needs of a child. The opinions of philosophers and books related to child psychology are essential for the deep analysis of this.
- Practical knowledge
Trainees can gain practical knowledge by visiting a Montessori. Also they can take an internship in nearby schools if they want to get a better experience. Also the activities to observe nearby kids or talk with the parents give the experience and also they help to get a clear vision on this.
- Guest class
Trainees are given chances to talk with resourceful persons. Also the class given by these persons are great to get an idea about what to do and what are the needs. The guest class also provide insights about the psychological aspects of children. The class of an experienced person is very useful.
- Social interaction
The group works and activities involving social interaction give the trainees the ways to observe and act accordingly. Talk with a directress or talk with children is essential for getting a clear picture. Mentors allocated for the trainees are well experienced persons who can improve them and also encourages them to interact with each other.
Child psychology and its aspects are needed for the interaction of teachers with students. Montessori education includes the various types of development especially psychological development in a detailed manner. It is also accompanied by various activities and sessions. Let us understand the child and that will create difference.
Ansil J Vincent,Batch 83
Note: This essay is purely written by the NCDC student. It has not been created with the help of any AI tools like ChatGPT or Google Gemini.
