What is the role of the teacher in Montessori?
In Montessori the impetus for learning comes not from the teacher but from the child’s natural curiosity. The focus, therefore, is not on the teacher, but on the child. The role of the teacher is to demonstrate the correct use of the manipulative materials and then withdraw to observe while the child learns from the apparatus. She watches the child’s progress and presents new materials as the child’s skill develops.
