Playful Learning and Montessori Education
Overview & Synopsis
Although Montessori education is often considered a form of playful learning, Maria Montessori herself spoke negatively about a major component of playful learning--pretend play, or fantasy--for young children. In this essay, the author discusses this apparent contradiction: how and why Montessori education includes elements of playful learning while simultaneously eschewing fantasy. She concludes with a discussion of research on the outcomes of Montessori education and on pretend-play research, clarifying how Montessori education relates to playful learning. (Contains 2 figures.)
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Document Information
| Document Title | Playful Learning and Montessori Education |
|---|---|
| Author / Organization | Lillard, Angeline S. |
| Subject & Discipline | Play, Montessori Method, Fantasy |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 2013 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-210039 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |