Preface
Welcome to the preface of the audiobook “Nimma Maguvina Bagge Nimagenu Thilidirabeku.” In the journey of human achievements, one realm remains less understood – the
Author: Dr S Rekha Reddy
I'm Dr S Rekha Reddy, a passionate Montessorian, educating children and training teachers in the Montessori method of education.
Vidyanjali Academy for Learning, my brainchild, started in 1992, is renowned for its Montessori Method of education. Ever since teaching and training as a Montessori teacher and teacher trainer in Vidyanjali.
I am excited to inspire teachers to enjoy the teaching-learning process and discover the child capable of creating his future.
I have trained four batches of teachers in Montessori Primary Diploma and two batches in Pre-primary Montessori Diploma, in association with Indian Institute for Montessori Studies. I have also conducted several Certificate Courses, workshops and seminars.
I have been conferred Doctorate for the thesis Play in early childhood education, a comparative study between Montessori and non-Montessori educational approaches, under Dr Prof Choodamani Nandagopal, a distinguished Art Historian from Jain University.
My books, Nanna Kannada Pustaka Bhaaga 1 & 2, My First Book, Meri Pehli Kitab, are widely used in Montessori and Traditional schools. I have translated Maria Montessori articles and a book, 'What you should know about your child', to Kannada published by Sapna Book House.
I believe Beautiful childhood leads to a beautiful world. I look forward to working with people related to children - the parents, teachers, grandparents, school administrators, principals, who make their world beautiful!
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“Nimma Maguvina Bagge Nimagenu Thilidirabeku?”: Weekly Audiobook Chapters!
“Nimma Maguvina Bagge Nimagenu Thilidirabeku” is a podcast in Kannada that serves as a translation of Dr. Maria Montessori’s renowned book “What You Should Know About Your Child.”
Empowering through Group Activities: Montessori’s Holistic Approach to Education
Explore the transformative impact of group activities within Montessori education and discover why it’s not just about individualism but nurturing well-rounded individuals. Explore the holistic approach that sets Montessori apart.
Episode 27 – Other Activities of Culture
Apart from Exercises of Practical Life, Sensorial Activities, Language and Arithmetic, the Montessori House of Children has other activities for cultural subjects like Botany, Zoology, History, Geography, and Physics. This episode discusses the necessity of their presence in the Montessori classroom and the manner of introduction.
Episode 26 – Arithmetic Activities
This episode presents the significance of Arithmetic, the reasons for giving Arithmetic to children of 3 ½ years, how it is presented, the importance of 0 and 1 to 9, the decimal system and the basic combinations around the four arithmetical operations.
Episode 25 – Language Activities
This episode compares language teaching in traditional and Montessori schools and presents the steps in delivering language in the Montessori method. Discuss the phenomenon of the explosion into writing and reading, the probable mistakes children would make while writing, and the steps teachers take to help children overcome these errors.
Episode 24 – Sensorial Activities
This episode presents the senses as the Gateway to Intelligence and discusses the qualities and differences that make a human being unique compared to animals. The characteristics of Sensorial Materials, the steps followed while working with them, and their purpose is explained in detail.
Episode 23 – The Exercises of Practical Life
Constructivists believe that children can construct their knowledge when provided with the necessary support and a conducive environment. The current episode discusses the activities in the Montessori House of Children, particularly Exercises of Practical Life. The meaning, significance, and purpose of Exercises of Practical Life are examined, along with the needs they satisfy in children between 3 and 6 years.
Episode 22 – Factory, Empty Vessel and Constructivist Educational Models
This episode points out that the root cause for the current issues in the educational system is that it is based on outdated educational models. The evolution and failure of these models are discussed in detail. The third constructivist educational model is introduced.
Episode 21 – Issues in the Current Early Childhood Education in India
In India, more and more children are getting enrolled in preschools. The increase in early school enrolment shows that parents are becoming increasingly aware of