Faculty and Staff

The function of the teacher in a Montessori classroom differs considerably from that of the traditional teacher; therefore, at Abintra we use the term "guide."

Teaching teams guide students in nongraded, multi-age classrooms; all lead guides are Montessori educated. At Abintra, in the lower school (Early Childhood classrooms), independent activity constitutes about 80% of the work while guide-directed activity accounts for 20%. The reverse percentages are true in more traditional classrooms.  This develops the child's ability to direct their own work.  Children receive additional direct instrucation when needeed. 

In the upper school (Elementary and Middle School classrooms), students gradually receive more direct instruction through group presentations.

By Middle School, direct instruction comprises approximately 60% of the student's day.  This allows for the student to self-organize 40% of their time.

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