觉得真正的蒙校应该是没有circle time的，因为这不符合蒙式理念
It seems that the various
Montessori organizations hold different opinions on the use of Circle time. Regardless of the opinions, it is used frequently throughout Montessori schools, but varies greatly from school to school. Some schools have a set time and procedure that is followed each and every day. Other schools allow the teachers the freedom to hold a circle according to the daily needs of the children/teachers.
But the question is -
do the children really need Circle time? Or is it simply used by the adult/teacher as a method of corralling the children so that information can be delivered to the masses? Do Montessori schools have circle time because parents expect it? Or do they have it because they feel it's valuable?
If you are familiar with Maria Montessori and her work, you would agree that it would seem logical that
Maria Montessori would not be pleased with the idea of 'Circle' time - regardless of the time of day it's held. She would most likely say that the circle time:
- is directed by the adult and not by the natural desire or curiosity of the child
- interferes with the natural uninterrupted work cycle of the child
- forces the children to sit still when really their whole being is desperate to move & touch things
- does not follow the natural curiosity of each child
If you're obligated by the school to hold Circle time perhaps you can
ask yourself the following questions:
- Are variations of Circle time even possible?
- Can I make Circle time more child-led?
- Can children opt to not participate in Circle time, remaining at their work instead?
- Is there a time in the day that would be less intrusive on the children's work?
- Can the information given at Circle time be given in another way?
To Circle, or not to Circle .... that is the question.