19 Questions
What kind of environment does the Montessori classroom offer for language development?
A language-rich environment with a variety of written materials and opportunities for discourse
How does the guide introduce new vocabulary to students in the Montessori classroom?
By pronouncing necessary names and adjectives distinctly and in a clear strong voice
What is the role of the child in conversing with their peers and the guide in the Montessori classroom?
To converse freely and spontaneously with both peers and the guide
What can be inferred about the impact of the child's environment on vocabulary acquisition?
The environment plays a significant role in enriching the child's vocabulary
What role do didactic materials play in the Montessori classroom?
Didactic materials are used for language development and other learning activities
According to scientific observers in Belgium, what did they discover about vocabulary acquisition in children?
Children acquire thousands of words by the age of five without any environmental influence
In the Montessori method, what is the purpose of the pink tower material?
To aid in the development of the child and be esthetically gratifying
What is the guide's role after presenting a lesson using Montessori materials?
Thank the child for attending and invite them to use the material whenever they like
In the Montessori method, what is the purpose of using sandpaper letters?
To familiarize the child with vowels and consonants
What is the primary focus of mechanical writing preparation in the Montessori method?
Developing fine motor skills and writing without actually writing
What does Montessori emphasize during presentations of lessons?
Demonstrating almost exaggerated care with the materials
What is included in Montessori materials to aid in isolating one quality?
Contain a built-in control of error
What is the purpose of the moveable alphabet in the Montessori method?
To help children analyze, perfect, and fix their spoken language by associating objects with sounds.
What does Montessori recommend if a child hesitates to write after mastering the metal insets, sandpaper letters, and moveable alphabet?
Repeat the tracing of the sandpaper letters instead of directly correcting the child's writing.
According to Montessori, what completes the exercise for reading in her method?
Recognizing a friend and assuming an air of satisfaction
What makes learning English more complex than learning Italian, according to the text?
The irregularities in spelling and pronunciation
Which method has become popular among Montessori educators, particularly in helping students with dyslexia?
The Orton-Gillingham Approach
What did Romalda Bishop Spalding's book 'Writing Road To Reading' provide?
A catalog of English graphemes corresponding to their phonemes
What is one of the methods used by many Montessori schools to help emerging readers?
'Writing Road To Reading' flashcards
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