Principle
Adolescents are emerging from childhood and preparing themselves for their adult role. From the Montessori point of view. Adolescence, like the previous developmental planes of infancy and childhood, is a period of Physical, intellectual and social transformation, governed by the special tendencies and dispositions that characterize the age group and generate the developmental achievements of the period. The adolescence student is initiated by a problem that needs a solution. For example, if the class initiates a micro – enterprise based on keeping poultry, the need to learn about the Biology and needs of poultry is real.
Vision
The aims of the Montessori Adolescent Program is to provide an educational environment that enables to student to :
- Transform themselves into independent, self – regulating, resourceful and adaptable adults
- Become an interested observer, listener, collaborators, critical thinkers and engaged citizens.
- Express their opinions, develop their own opinions, they own talents, make decision and solve problems on their own or collaboratively; with confidence that is grounded in the practical, social and intellectual knowledge, skill and values that they are developing in the Montessori environment
- Contribute productively with enthusiasm and integrity to family, school and community life, and to the wider society, both national and global
- Dedicate themselves to the future and humanity
The Montessori Adolescent Curriculum is divided into three domains. There are :
Intellectual Development
This domain cover an area of study of Montessori context and is call moral development. We focuses on the study of civility, citizenship, civil society and community life. In order to make a positive contribution to society, citizens must be numberate and literate.
Creative Expression
The domain of creative expression is made up of subject oriented to personal expression specially linguistic, artistic and imaginative expressions
Preparation of adult life and contemporary Culture
In the Montessori Adolescent community the science curriculum is organized under two headings, which are : The study of the physical universe , the earth and living things, incorporating studies ; Earth and space sciences, Biology including studies in Botany, Zoology, Ecology, Physiology, Comparative anatomy and Health Science. The study of Human Progress and Civilization, incorporating studies in : Physical Science (Physical & Chemistry) .