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09/07/2008
The Montessori Teacher
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In the Montessori Pre-Primary classrooms, teachers are called Directors or Directresses, from the Italian word "Direttoressa", which has the connotation of 'leading'. In the Primary classes the term 'Teacher' is used. The teacher's role is to guide and facilitate rather than teach, directing the natural energy of the child, acting as support, offering help only when necessary. This extends the child's ability to concentrate and focus on their work. The role of the teacher is to prepare the environment and the condition in which the child can develop. The teacher can then act as a link between the child and the environment, supporting the child's activities within the environment. The teacher is trained as a keen observer in order to recognise the strengths and needs of every child as well as the whole group. This allows the teacher to present materials and activities at the right time and to know when to intervene, help or withdraw.
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