Preschool methods

1. Reggio-Emilia
The Reggio-Emilia teaching method focuses on preschool and primary school students. It is a student-centred approach where most of the learning is experiential and relationship-driven. It has four core principles:
‍● Emergent Curriculum – Both students and parents develop curriculum topics based on the students' interests. The teachers then decide on the activities best suited for their classrooms and encourage parents to stay involved.
● In-depth projects – Children can participate in year-long projects that are introduced to them as exciting adventures. Through these projects, children explore concepts and ideas that interest them with the guidance of their teachers. The teachers also assist the children to pick the mode of representation for their projects. Most projects take one to two weeks.
● Collaboration – Students are encouraged to take part in collaborative activities to improve their cognitive skills. In these learning groups, kids learn to negotiate, compare, and discuss solutions with each other to improve their interpersonal skills. Teachers observe to make sure every child is heard and valued as a member of the group.
● Representational development – Students are allowed to present their work in multiple formats such as artwork, music, print, and many others. New ideas are also welcome to enable the child to understand the subject in a way they are most comfortable with.
The primary role of the teacher using this method is to be a guide. Classrooms are designed and set up to build the student's curiosity.
‍2. Montessori method
The Montessori teaching method is widely used by international schools worldwide. Like the Reggio-Emilia method, it also takes the student-centred approach. Montessori's inventor strongly believed that the student should guide teachers; hence, every activity used in the Montessori early childhood education program is tailored to the child's needs and interests.
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The aim is to grow the child academically, personally, emotionally, and socially. As much the student is in charge of their learning process, they also have to follow specific classroom rules. The Montessori program is offered to children from the age of 2-18 years old.
‍Montessori early education classrooms are scientifically designed to match the fact that a young mind is absorbent. Therefore every element is designed to grow a particular skill in the child while teachers act as coaches to bring out the child’s best in all aspects.
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