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Embracing individuality in education
THE age-old debate of nature versus nurture has long puzzled educators. But despite the arguments on both sides, it is agreed upon that a child's environment significantly shapes the development of their inherent abilities and talents. Among these environments, schools emerge as a major variable in a student's path towards success.
Gillian Lynne, a celebrated choreographer renowned for her work on "Cats" and "Phantom of the Opera," provides a compelling example for the premise of nurture. In her youth, her teachers often labeled her as a troublemaker, being unable to sit still during class discussion.
However, one insightful doctor identified her as a kinesthetic learner, someone who learns through movement. Instead of shunning her behavior, she was later enrolled in a dance academy where she would eventually create some of the most successful musical theater productions in history.
As Sandy Arellano, currently pursuing her PhD in Education emphasized, "Grades are just one aspect of school; it is important that we are able to cultivate a culture of inclusiveness that will help bring out a child's full potential. Unlocking capabilities and nurturing them to fruition should be the primary goal of an educator."
It is commonplace in the Philippines for schools to typically adhere to the traditional educational system. Unfortunately, many students tend to struggle with having a smooth integration, often resulting in them feeling ignored or even experiencing depression. This would eventually lead to the potential for these student's development to be hindered.
Incidentally, Arellano also serves as the principal of Montessori De San Juan (MSJ), a school that implements the Montessori Method – the same methodology under which Gillian Lynn eventually prospered. "The Montessori method emphasizes self-directed activities within a structured environment, and we complement this with a more progressive school system to foster a love for learning and self-reliance. I have personally witnessed how our student's time at school has become the highlight of their day," Arellano explained.
While the number of positive (and often very emotional) testimonials on social media detailing the experiences of parents with MSJ are appreciated, Arellano prefers to focus more on the core mission of their school. "A lot of these testimonials share the same narrative: children who were once dejected, unmotivated, and perennially exhausted in their previous schools have a night-and-day transformation in our school. That is the goal, of course, because learning should be fun and transformative. But I sometimes gently remind some over-eager parents that our aim is not to compare ourselves with the other so-called 'big and prestigious schools,' but to excel on our own terms, and let the quality of our graduates speak for itself," she enthused.
That said, employing a hybrid of the Montessori method and a progressive school system has allowed MSJ's curriculum to stand out from the rest, as it includes personality development, etiquette, effective communication skills, leadership opportunities, as well as promoting mental and physical well-being.
The educational journey of Gillian Lynne, through the Montessori Method, and the principles upheld at MSJ serve as a reminder that when we invest in creating supportive environments for our children, we are sowing the seeds for a future where our children can wake up every morning happy and excited to learn.
For more information on this inclusive and progressive curriculum in Montessori De San Juan, visitwww.montessoridesanjuan.com
- https://www.msn.com/en-ph/news/other/embracing-individuality-in-education/ar-BB1kpEeK?ocid=00000000
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