In Montessori education, Obedience is viewed as an act of will that develops gradually, manifesting itself “unexpectedly at the end of a long process of maturation.”[1] During this developmental process, young children may show sporadic instances of obedience, but they may not be able to consistently demonstrate obedience. As children’s will develops through the exercise of free choice, they start to acquire the self-discipline or self-control necessary for obedience.
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 first essential for the child’s development is concentration. The child who concentrates is immensely happy.”[2]
- “The child’s development follows a path of successive stages of independence, and our knowledge of this must guide us in our behaviour towards him. We have to help the child to act, will and think for himself.”[3]