Blog 9

1. Montessori's teachings was very different compared to others. She believed in letting the children work on their own so they could become independent and not rely on other people for help. She also didn't believe in rewarding the students when they did something, she thought that the only reward they get should be the accomplished feeling of doing something on their own.

2. The furniture can make a child excited to learn new stuff. By making the chairs small and compatible with their size, it can provide a more comfortable feeling.

3. Freedom is a good thing for children. It helps give them the space they need to focus on whatever specific skill they wanna accomplish, whether it's focusing on zippers or tying their shoes. It also gives them a chance to try different techniques and broaden their thinking skills.

4. Dewey wants students to think in school. Most schools just give them facts that the student should just remember, it requires thinking to actually know how to do something.

5. Students need creativity. With creativity, you can turn any kind of knowledge into something useful in real life.

6. According to Dewey, the best way to learn is through experience. With hands on activities, they can use those experiences and apply it to whatever they're doing in the future. Through hands on experience, students are learning much more than they would in a classroom.