The Application of Montessori Method to Language Learning Preschool

The objectives of this study were to describe the application of Montessori method to language learning preschoolers. Montessori perceived the miracle of language development as a treasure prepared in the unconscious, which is then handed over to consciousness, and the child, in full possession of his new power, talks and talks without cessation. It's mean that Montessori believe language is the one of important thing must have children and their development according to their age. And Montessori have special way to make it come true. And also, to find out the techniques of language learning in Montessori method applied by the teachers to preschoolers, the realizations and the reasons using Montessori method in teaching preschool. This research used a descriptive qualitative method. The data of this study were the utterances of the preschool teachers at Medan Montessori School. The technique for collecting the data was observation and interview. Based on the data analysis, it was found that (1) there were two techniques of Montessori method used by the teachers; the exercise of practical life (37.15%), and the exercise of the senses (8.11%); (2) use language (1.05%), question game (1.04%), the sound game (11.01%), written language (16.19%); (3) the absorbent mind is hard at work (6.08%), sensorial experiences deepen meaning (11.09%), the brain can encode (write) before it can decode (read) (1%). From the findings, it was concluded that Montessori method was good in teaching and learning preschool because it can make the children learn to share, care, cooperation and responsible.