I hadn't heard of the Charlotte Mason method, but there are some distinct similarities to Montessori ("whole child" concept and interacting in nature) and classical learning (focus on literature vs. text).
When you get into these various approaches, you realize that - regardless of differences among them - any departure from traditional schooling (esp. public school) is likely to be beneficial.
Yes, Montessori is very similar. To me, the primary difference--if we can even call it that--is that Montessori seemed to delve further into the discrete stages of a child's growth. In practice, though, they seem very alike.
To your second point, I naturally agree. Nearly any system or combination of systems parents and guides adopt as a result of a deep understanding of the individual child and that offer flexibility are far superior to anything a traditional system can offer, no matter how well-intentioned are those in the traditional system. If you cannot make immediate changes for each child based on his/her needs, then you are simply not doing everything possible to help that child grow and learn.
I hadn't heard of the Charlotte Mason method, but there are some distinct similarities to Montessori ("whole child" concept and interacting in nature) and classical learning (focus on literature vs. text).
When you get into these various approaches, you realize that - regardless of differences among them - any departure from traditional schooling (esp. public school) is likely to be beneficial.
Yes, Montessori is very similar. To me, the primary difference--if we can even call it that--is that Montessori seemed to delve further into the discrete stages of a child's growth. In practice, though, they seem very alike.
To your second point, I naturally agree. Nearly any system or combination of systems parents and guides adopt as a result of a deep understanding of the individual child and that offer flexibility are far superior to anything a traditional system can offer, no matter how well-intentioned are those in the traditional system. If you cannot make immediate changes for each child based on his/her needs, then you are simply not doing everything possible to help that child grow and learn.