Indirect Preparation (Montessori)

In Montessori education, Indirect Preparation refers to the process by which activities performed in the present consciously prepare the child for future learning.^[1] This preparation can occur without the child’s awareness; for instance, a young child may enjoy putting together various triangular shapes, laying the groundwork for a future understanding of geometry. Also known as remote preparation, the deeper educational purpose of many Montessori activities might be not immediately apparent but becomes clear over time.

Contents

• 1Montessori Quotes
• 2Research and Critiques
• 3Comparisons to Other Methods
• 4See Also
• 5Glossary of Montessori Terms
• 6Please help to translate this page into your local language
• 7References

Montessori Quotes

• “The teacher’s task is not to talk, but to prepare and arrange a series of motives for cultural activity in a special environment made for the child.”^[2]
• “The greatness of the human personality begins at the hour of birth.”^[3]