THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MONTESSORI METHOD PRINCIPLES IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO THE PLAY GROUP PUPILS OF SINGAPORE PIAGET ACADEMY MEDAN

The objective of this study is to describe the implementation of Montessori Method in teaching English to the Play Group Pupils of Singapore Piaget Academy Medan. The research was designed with naturalistic inquiry. The subject of this study was represented a teacher of Play Group Two of Singapore Piaget Academy Medan. The data were obtained by implementing participant observation and interview. The participant observation was held to investigate the process of the implementation of Montessori Method principles in teaching English. Then, the interview was conducted to find out the reason of why that process was conducted in the school. The analysis of this research was applied Bogdan and Biklen approach. The researcher found that there are four principles implemented by the teacher in the learning process. They are: 1) Respecting the Child, where the teacher shows respect for children when they help them do things, learn for themselves and accepts any work done by the children even they did not follow the instructions. Therefore, the children are able to develop the skills and abilities necessary for effective learning autonomy and positive self-esteem. 2) The Absorbent Mind, where the teacher helps the children through the teacher itself, experinces and environment. Therefore, the children can educate themselves because children are born to learn and they are remarkable learning system. 3) Sensitive Periods, the teacher should that there are varied time of the children showed their abilities in studying process; 4) The Prepared Environment, the teacher prepared the materials that they needed for the teaching process and learning activity.