The Technique of Montessori Method to Investigate Reading Achievement at Preschool

Montessori is a method of education that is based on
self-directed activity, hands on learning and collaborative play.
This research intens to identify the technique applying in
Montessori method to investigate reading achievement at Medan
Montessori preschool. Montessori method was aimed to know
children achievement to reading. The participants of this study
were two teachers. The theory that used is from Tahzeem (2015)
stated that the Montessori curriculum introduces writing before
reading, whereas the traditional school model introduces children
to reading before writing. This study revealed that the frequency
of Matching letters with sounds (45%), Phonic approach (25%),
Sandpaper (30%). The most frequent technique of reading used
which reached in Montessori method is Matching letters with
sounds is 45%. It shows that the teacher more often using the
matching letters with sounds technique in reading