Learning by watching others is called observational learning, something every Montessori practitioner experiences every day! Observation Through Millennia People can often learn a lot just by watching others perform a task. In fact, this kind of learning is what has propelled mankind for millennia and is thought to be behind the concept of…
Norms are the unwritten rules and behaviors that govern social settings and interactions, such as raising your hand to get the teacher’s attention. Establishing classroom norms that support learning can make an environment more effective for teaching. Norms Are Not Normalization Norms do not regulate behavior, they regulate conduct. For example, the normative…
Making involves producing something. Whether you write a poem, create a garden, or assemble an electronic kit, “making” is the idea is that you are engaged in an activity that requires creating something and learning takes place as one investigates how to do it, encounters roadblocks, and need to solve problems. Making Meets…