'Normalization: Pedagogy and James Paulik Montessori\r'

'Paulina V Edmunds James Paulik Montessori Philosophy and commandment 27 January 2013 NORMALIZATION The baberen, who benefit enormously from the Montessori legacy, revere what Maria Montessori called â€Å"a Cosmic Education”. These children transmute by the order, harmony and tranquility they experience all(prenominal) minute in this Montessori environment. They begin to transform, and this natural break was called by Dr. Montessori: â€Å"Normalization”, â€Å"It is the mental state children click when they approach their studies with enthusiasm, pass away with little direction, treat others in a respectful way, and washbasin induce gently on their own or with others. (Montessori, 148) When Dr. Montessori began her work in San Lorenzo, Rome, she questioned herself if the accomplishments of the children were â€Å"the work of angels”; only when after 40 geezerhood of hard work and observation she came to the realization that â€Å" normalisation is the single most important result of our work” (The Absorbent Mind, 204) She borrowed the term from the Anthropology, and it means becoming a contributing member of society and used it to screw the process that occurs when the development is happening in a normal way.Even young 3 year olds can experience and desire concentrated work, which leads them to contentment, restfulness and calm. They start organism responsible for their environment and care for the other members in their community. This transformation appears through the repetition of this cycle: 1. machinate to perform an activity: get holds of all the materials, travail involved and thought put into it. 2. The activity in which the child reaches total concentration. . Rest, a feeling of totality, cheer and being happiness. In Montessori schools, educators recognize this progression as being the normal work cycle. A perceptive educator can recognize a child who is normalized by these characteristics: love of work , concentration, self-discipline and sociability. . It is said that the adults work hard to change the child’s environment, but it is the child himself who uses the environment to change.Works Cited Montessori, Maria. The Secret of Childhood. City: Ballantine Books, 1966. rascal 148. Polk Lillard, Paula. Montessori Today. City: Schocken Books, 1996. Pages 41-43. Shaefer Zener, Rita Dr. â€Å"The Secret of Childhood: Normalization and Deviations. ” annoy disposed on the AMI 3-6 course Nakhon Pathon, Thailand. April 2006. Permission given to Michael Olaf Company for reprinting. â€Å"Classroom Guide 6-12”, NAMC, Pages 202-205.\r\n'