Erdkinder
Ages 12-15
The Montessori at Roseborough Adolescent Community follows the holistic development of adolescents by serving their natural needs of social independence, economic independence, personal dignity, and justice. This nurturing environment supports the social, intellectual, and spiritual development of each individual as they are building the adult they will become. This level represents the equivalent of grades 7, 8 and 9.
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The integration of both manual and intellectual work interconnected with studies driven by interest is a critical aspect of the adolescent Centre for Study and Work. The work adolescents do is for the betterment of their community, they set aside the view of ‘me’ and focus on ‘us’. They live this reality and further develop a sense of human solidarity as they prepare to enter the adult world.
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Through collaboration, freedom, and responsibility the adolescents work for the independent functioning of their community. They organize themselves socially to create shared guidelines as they work for a common aim.
Through work, they realize their strengths and weaknesses (and how to compensate for them), they develop an understanding of who they are and all their potential. By recognizing the gifts of each adolescent, the community offers opportunities to work together; solve real-life problems; limitless work of the mind, hands, and heart, all to support the adolescents as they grow a sure sense of who they are and the contributions they can make as a citizen of the world.
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