Analisis Metode Montessori Dalam Meningkatkan Kemampuan Membaca Permulaan Siswa SD/MI Kelas Rendah

Abstract

Montessori is a method formulated based on Montessori theory that can be used in children's education and it is predicated on theories about child development. The most visible characteristic of this method is that it emphasizes the activities that are conducted by the child and focuses to adaptation process of child's learning development, as well as emphasizes the physic activities to improve practical skills. The primary aim of this research is describing how the Montessori method can prompt reading ability in the low grade of primary school. The method of this research is a library research, the data are analysed by using content analysis method. The main sources that used in this article are the writings of Maria which have been translated into Indonesian. The result of the research is the Montessori method can boost reading ability and overcome the limitations of knowing letter this grade. Thereby, the impact of the Montessori method can thrive cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skill particularly in low grade of primary school.