Phonological awareness is a critical skill that children develop in the early stages of learning to read and write. In a Montessori setting, explicit phonological awareness instruction is a key aspect of the curriculum, aiding the transition from oral language to written language.[1][2][3]
Phonological awareness refers to the ability to identify and manipulate the sound structures of spoken language, including syllables, onsets and rimes, and individual phonemes.[1]
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
Maria Montessori highlighted the importance of interest in learning, stating, “The essential thing is for the task to arouse such an interest that it engages the child’s whole personality.”[4] This belief is particularly relevant in the context of phonological awareness instruction, where engagement and interest play a crucial role in a child’s learning process.