
Two teachers from Changzhi SWI in Shanxi province, Qin Ya Feng and Fu Ni Na, had Montessori teacher training in Beijing from July 1 through July 11. We enjoyed reading the report they recently submitted and wanted to share some translated excerpts with our readers:
During the 10 days of training, we found the Montessori teaching enviroment and activities to be brand new and very attractive. This new teaching method brings a lot of joy and fun to the kids as well as real freedom and independence. Montessori’s teaching goal is to respect the kids and their needs. We learned that the kids are the main operators of the activities in Montessori education. The ultimate goal is to make the kids develop healthily and happily. Even the order in which the teaching materials are put in the cabinets are well organized so that the kids can form good habits and choose their materials freely according to their different ages.
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