Start your essay with an introduction that includes a definition of what Montessori is and what it stands for. Mention the historical importance of the Montessori method, who invented it, for whom and why. In your introduction, explain the originality of the method, and why it is relevant in accordance with your subject. The introduction paragraph is attention-grabbing and leads to the statement of the central idea or thesis, followed by the statement of three supporting ideas. Montessori essays should tell about existing Montessori schools and their main peculiarities.
For instance, if you are trying to explain why Montessori schools let children move around, mention that Maria Montessori, the founder of the method, used to do this because she wanted to watch children in a natural environment. Her method of teaching was revolutionary but it worked well because it (first idea) allowed children to be themselves with regard to sensitive periods, because (second idea) it freed their movements and the tension that comes with being restrained, and because (third idea) it encouraged creativity and independence.
Continue your essay with the body, which typically includes three paragraph. Each body paragraph starts with a topic sentence, stating one of the three ideas that support the thesis, followed by your evidence to establish your credibility.
Each paragraph contains a thesis. For instance, the child can learn only by being freely himself. He needs to discover his environment by himself by responding to what he needs. Cite scientific proofs. Quote Maria Montessori. Include Montessori Sensitive Periods. Offer an example of an activity for a specific age or from an evolutionary point of view.
Each paragraph also contains an Antithesis: This part of the paragraph serves to raise any objections against the thesis. For instance, freedom does not mean doing whatever the child wants whenever she wants to. It is not unleashed activity that would turn the classroom into a playground, but a focused activity and the development of skills at the moment the child is ready for it.
The third part of each paragraph is the Synthesis: This part of the paragraph reconciles the thesis and the antithesis. For instance, the freedom of movement in the Montessori classroom is a respectful work that is productive. The child is free to move around and chose what he wants to do on the condition that he respects the rules of the classroom, which he will do naturally if he wants to be able to do what attracts him most.
Write your conclusion. Include a summary of the Montessori Method or the merits of the Montessori Method in relation to the subject. Re-state the central idea/thesis and supporting ideas. Focus on the advantages and disadvantages of the Montessori Method that may have appeared in the antitheses. Explain why it is a relevant method, its originality and speculate on some of its possible implications.
For instance, you could write that Montessori education is very methodic and follows a progressive logic based on the observation of the child. It adapts to the individual child's evolution. The method does not impose itself on the student; on the contrary, it goes along and reinforces what is acquired.