Traditional school environment versus Montessori school environment
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.46421/entac.v20i1.6369Keywords:
School environment., Traditional school., Montessori school.Abstract
School plays an important role in the socialization and knowledge construction
process of students, influencing not only their interpersonal relationships, but also
their interaction with the physical environment. The objective of this work was to
carry out a comparative analysis between traditional versus Montessori school
environments, seeking to identify their differences, the challenges faced and the
potential contributions of each model to educational development. An exploratory
bibliographical review was carried out, followed by an analysis of school projects that
adopt traditional and Montessori pedagogies. As a result, traditional school
environments follow a rigid hierarchical structure, emphasizing the transmission of
knowledge through lectures and standardized assessments. On the other hand,
Montessori environments favor interactive and collaborative approaches, promoting
active learning, problem solving and creativity. This study presents the strengths and
limitations of each proposal, aiming to guide transformations in school environments,
making them more aligned with the needs of contemporary society.
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