Montessori vs. Traditional Classrooms by Chailyn Collins https://padlet.com/chay_sage_collins/ezmsm5zqq9ru en-us 2016-11-29 03:56:35 UTC 2025-09-25 09:01:23 UTC hello@padlet.com chay_sage_collins https://padlet.com/chay_sage_collins/ezmsm5zqq9ru/wish/140399397  Montessori Classroom: each individual child is encouraged to work at their own pace.
Traditional Classroom: all children are expected to work at their own pace. ]]> 2016-11-29 04:05:11 UTC https://padlet.com/chay_sage_collins/ezmsm5zqq9ru/wish/140399397 chay_sage_collins https://padlet.com/chay_sage_collins/ezmsm5zqq9ru/wish/140399674 Montessori Classroom: based on hands-on activities
Traditional Classroom: based on memory, and test taking.]]> 2016-11-29 04:08:39 UTC https://padlet.com/chay_sage_collins/ezmsm5zqq9ru/wish/140399674 chay_sage_collins https://padlet.com/chay_sage_collins/ezmsm5zqq9ru/wish/140400132 Montessori Classroom: the curriculum is based off of students' needs as they develop.
Traditional Classroom: the curriculum follows a scheduled yearly program.]]> 2016-11-29 04:16:22 UTC https://padlet.com/chay_sage_collins/ezmsm5zqq9ru/wish/140400132 Montessori Classroom chay_sage_collins https://padlet.com/chay_sage_collins/ezmsm5zqq9ru/wish/140400376 2016-11-29 04:21:11 UTC https://padlet.com/chay_sage_collins/ezmsm5zqq9ru/wish/140400376 chay_sage_collins https://padlet.com/chay_sage_collins/ezmsm5zqq9ru/wish/140400428 Montessori Classroom: there are flexible grade levels within a developmental range.
Traditional Classroom: grade levels are strictly defined according to 12 month increments in chronological age.]]> 2016-11-29 04:22:19 UTC https://padlet.com/chay_sage_collins/ezmsm5zqq9ru/wish/140400428 Traditional Classroom chay_sage_collins https://padlet.com/chay_sage_collins/ezmsm5zqq9ru/wish/140401402 2016-11-29 04:39:19 UTC https://padlet.com/chay_sage_collins/ezmsm5zqq9ru/wish/140401402 chay_sage_collins https://padlet.com/chay_sage_collins/ezmsm5zqq9ru/wish/140455687 Montessori Classroom: a child chooses their own work based on their abilities and what they like.
Traditional Classroom: the curriculum has little regards for the interests of the children.]]> 2016-11-29 11:41:18 UTC https://padlet.com/chay_sage_collins/ezmsm5zqq9ru/wish/140455687 chay_sage_collins https://padlet.com/chay_sage_collins/ezmsm5zqq9ru/wish/140456479 Montessori Classroom: a child works as long as they want on a chosen project.
Traditional Classroom: a child is usually given a specific time for work.]]> 2016-11-29 11:45:18 UTC https://padlet.com/chay_sage_collins/ezmsm5zqq9ru/wish/140456479 chay_sage_collins https://padlet.com/chay_sage_collins/ezmsm5zqq9ru/wish/140457122 Montessori Classroom: children spot their own errors through feedback from material.
Traditional Classroom: errors are corrected by the teacher. ]]> 2016-11-29 11:48:33 UTC https://padlet.com/chay_sage_collins/ezmsm5zqq9ru/wish/140457122 chay_sage_collins https://padlet.com/chay_sage_collins/ezmsm5zqq9ru/wish/140457569 Montessori Classroom: teachers guide the students but don't interfere with their work.
Traditional Classroom: the teacher stands in front of the class and gives lessons.]]> 2016-11-29 11:50:49 UTC https://padlet.com/chay_sage_collins/ezmsm5zqq9ru/wish/140457569 chay_sage_collins https://padlet.com/chay_sage_collins/ezmsm5zqq9ru/wish/140457978 Montessori Classroom: talking and interacting is encouraged to aide the learning process.
Traditional Classroom: talking among others is usually frowned upon unless the child is given group work .]]> 2016-11-29 11:53:22 UTC https://padlet.com/chay_sage_collins/ezmsm5zqq9ru/wish/140457978 chay_sage_collins https://padlet.com/chay_sage_collins/ezmsm5zqq9ru/wish/140458493 Montessori Classroom: children can sit where they are comfortable.
Traditional Classroom: children have assigned seats and are encouraged to sit still and listen.]]> 2016-11-29 11:56:14 UTC https://padlet.com/chay_sage_collins/ezmsm5zqq9ru/wish/140458493