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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Written to
guide parents on how to apply the Montessori principles at home, the authors
provide vision and practical suggestions for teaching children ages 3-12. They
begin with an introduction regarding the development of children and then
introduce the key Montessori principles for the 3–12-year-old child. The rest
of the book outlines ways to prepare your home to maximize learning,
activities, supporting your children’s social and moral development which
includes handling sensitive topics, parental support, and transitioning to
adolescence. Please note, the authors promote gender-inclusive language and
ideas, gender binary, and self-touching exploration (in private). While parents
will likely not agree with everything the authors promote, there is still a lot
of helpful guidance for having open conversations with our children to share
from our own experiences and beliefs. ~Deanne
Publisher's Description of Montessori Child
When children are given independence, the tools to succeed, and
the encouragement to build on their abilities, it’s amazing what they
can achieve. The newest book in the bestselling Montessori series is an
everything-you-need-to-know guide to raising your school-aged child
(from 3–12 years old, with a bonus chapter for the teen years) in the
Montessori way. Educators Simone Davies and Junnifa Uzodike provide an
in-depth, practical guide to incorporating Montessori principles into
readers’ everyday lives, with advice on everything from setting up your
home in ways that encourage curiosity and independence to supporting
your child’s social and moral development with a balance of
limit-setting and age-appropriate freedoms.
The book includes
dozens of hands-on activities to help foster your child's love of
numbers and literacy, art and science, and ones that encourage
community-building, social awareness, and connection with the natural
world. The Montessori Child offers
a powerful alternative for parents who feel that family life has gotten
too complicated by showing parents how to make more intentional choices
for your family, how to better understand the needs of your children,
and support them as they develop their unique potential.