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STUDENT DISCIPLINE
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Dr. Maria Montessori believed that the child, in his development, passes through different stages that alternate with periods of transition or transformation. These stages relate not only to the
physical, mental, and social aspects of the child’s development, but more importantly to the construction of his humanity, his character.
Grounded on this basic principle, OBMC has drawn up the following guidelines to address and respond accordingly to the child, pertinent to his stage of development.
4.1 The Montessori Child
Casa Child: The mind of the Casa child is characterized by the presence of the absorbent mind. Physically, he seeks independence in movement and language. Although he is in a stage of sensitivity to acquiring grace and courtesy, he still needs the refinement of movement. Thus, the Casa child is prone to accidents leading to unintentional hurts. Moreover, his mind is not yet capable of reasoning and discerning between right and wrong.
Primary Child: The Primary child has great physical strength and energy. Although he has better control over his movements, he still lacks the refinement of movement that is necessary to avoid incidents and accidents. He is also capable of expressing himself, his thoughts, and his feelings. However, he may still be prone to impulsively act out his feelings, which could lead to misunderstandings among his peers and teachers. Thus, he still needs an adult’s direction on how to express himself more positively since he is not yet fully self-regulated.
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