IB World School
| Montessori |
Non-Montessori |
| All children can learn, they are the same all over the world. |
Children are different. Some can learn others cannot. |
| Implicit trust and respect for every child as an individual who wants to learn. |
Foster belief that children must be directed or molded and are not always capable or motivated. |
| Child centered |
Teacher centered |
| Children learn through their own discovery and experience |
The teacher is the transmitter of knowledge |
| Multi-age grouping. |
Homogeneous grouping. |
| Each child learns at her/his own pace. |
Some are held back, some are pushed, and some are dropped. |
| Children correct themselves through control of error. |
Answers are provided by the teacher. |
| Children work independently. |
Teacher directed with very little choice. |
| Subjects are integrated. |
Subjects are compartmentalized. |
| No time restriction |
Time periods are allotted. |
| Non-competitive and collaborative |
Highly Competitive |
| Children are self-motivated. |
Children are motivated by rewards and punishment (grades are rewards or punishment) |
| Children learn that actions lead to natural consequences. |
Rewards and punishments are a result of actions. |
| Self evaluation & continual assessment by the adult |
Tests to evaluate. |
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