What is MONTESSORI pedagogy?
Montessori pedagogy is an educational approach centered on autonomy, freedom and respect for each person’s individual rhythm.
At ESCE, a higher school offering an International Bachelor program, Montessori pedagogy is integrated to offer an innovative learning experience adapted to the needs of each student. With an emphasis on hands-on manipulation, exploration and discovery, this method encourages students to become active, curious learners who are responsible for their own education. By providing an environment conducive to experimentation and creativity, Montessori pedagogy at ESCE aims to develop in students the essential skills to succeed in a constantly changing world.
What are the main values of Montessori pedagogy ?
- Autonomy
- Self-confidence
- Error control
- The environment
- The teacher’s posture
- Freedom
- The development of creativity
- Knowledge of the world
The importance of the setting and the environment
The ESCE campus in La Défense offers an ideal setting to encourage students’ autonomy and self-confidence. Classrooms encourage interaction and creativity, while common spaces facilitate informal exchanges. Teachers adopt a caring posture, encouraging students to express their ideas and take initiative.
This combination of a supportive environment and a freedom-focused educational approach allows students to develop skills crucial to their academic and professional success.
Cultivating the Unique Potential of Every Student
Montessori pedagogy is an educational approach that aims to cultivate the unique potential of each student. Recognizing that everyone is different, this method emphasizes the individualization of learning, allowing everyone to progress at their own rhythm.
A key principle of this pedagogy is error control and self-assessment, where students are encouraged to learn from their own mistakes and critically evaluate their own work.
In addition, the projects proposed in this educational approach will from the concrete to the abstract, providing students with meaningful experiences that help them develop a deep understanding of concepts. By promoting individual exploration, autonomy and responsibility, Montessori pedagogy creates an enriching learning environment where each student is encouraged to reach their full potential.
Discover and know the world
Montessori pedagogy offers students an exceptional opportunity to develop their creativity. By encouraging them to freely explore and express their ideas individually, it stimulates their imagination and innovative thinking. In addition, this educational approach encourages them to discover the world around them, through tangible experiences and enriching exchanges.
At ESCE, initiatives such as learning expeditions and projects related to international news and geopolitics allow students to deepen their understanding of the world and broaden their horizons.
By cultivating their curiosity and promoting an open mind, Montessori pedagogy prepares students to become citizens of the world, aware of their role in building a peaceful and prosperous future.
