Conclusion: freedom and discipline in education
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Freedom and Discipline are two words that are not usually used together, at least in regard to children. It seems counter-intuitive—how can you give kids freedom and still have discipline, or be disciplined and have freedom? It is generally understood that children can only “behave” when strict discipline is imposed on them, meaning their freedom taken away– this is the thinking of traditional schooling. But Maria Montessori discovered that the two, freedom and discipline, indeed go hand in hand.
In traditional schools discipline is imposed by the teacher/adult and onto the child. His own motives and feelings do not matter. He must do as his teacher says, and obey unquestioningly. True discipline, however, comes from within the child. This inner discipline takes much longer to achieve than it does to simply tell a child “Sit down! Be quiet!” using threats of punishment. But it is much more beneficial and long-lasting, both for the child and those around him. This level of discipline cannot be achieved through commands and orders, but through experiencing freedom.
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freedom and Desicipline