| Conventional |
Montessori |
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| Late start at school (5-6). |
Early start at school (2-3). |
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| One age per class. |
3 year age range per class. |
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| Seated at desks. |
Freedom to move about. |
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| Little socialization. |
Community atmosphere. |
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| Large group lessons. |
Individual lessons. |
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| Teacher as source of answers. |
Self correcting materials. |
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| Rewards and Punishments. |
Natural, logical consequences. |
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| Adult centered schedule. |
Child centered schedule. |
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| Frequent interruptions. |
Longer free work periods. |
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| Limited curriculum. |
Enhanced curriculum. |
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| Peer comparison as test. |
Progress of student as test. |
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| Emphasis on conformity. |
Emphasis on individuality. |
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| Emphasis on grades. |
Emphasis on learning. |
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| Annual Promotion. |
Progress at individual rate. |
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| Teacher a disciplinarian. |
Emphasis on “self” control. |
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| Corporal Punishment. |
PEACE in education. |
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| Little parent involvement. |
Strong school/home ties. |
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| Graded report cards. |
Observation based progress reports. |
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