Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Objective: The study investigates the academic and behavioral challenges faced by Montessori students aged 3 to 6 years, focusing on Primer, Primer A, and Primer B levels at BSR Green Park International School, Thiruppathur, Tamil Nadu, India. Methodology: A case study method was employed, integrating qualitative and quantitative approaches to analyze the impact of innovative teaching methodologies on student performance and well-being. The curriculum, designed by Next Education, emphasized interactive, play-based, and activity-based learning strategies to enhance cognitive, socio-emotional, and motor skills development. Results: Findings reveal that tailored teaching approaches significantly improved students' academic performance and behavioral adaptability, including digital resources, recap sessions, and real-world examples. Conclusion: The study highlights the challenges, such as exam anxiety, incomplete homework, and disruptive behaviors, alongside strategies for remediation through teacher-parent collaboration and specialized classroom interventions. The results underline the importance of a structured and nurturing educational environment in fostering holistic development and lifelong learning skills among young children.
Source: Docent Discunt
Authors: Paul Joseph Lawrance, Siva Sathya
Institution: University of Aveiro
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4413333494