THE CONCEPT OF AUTHOR'S ART SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL "MONTESSORI CENTER": THE EUROPEAN VECTOR

Abstract

Purpose of the research is to consider the concept of author's art school "Montessori Center" as a model of development and use of European techniques of extracurricular education in Ukraine. Research methodology is based on practical experience of the system of Maria Montessori in aesthetic education of children. Scientific innovation is the realization of the system at Montessori elementary art education – namely in music, art and dance schools, as well as multi-system competition in various forms of art – music contests and festivals. Conclusions. The research shows that within the concept of Maria Montessori it is possible to create a multilevel system of incentives in the child's education. Students of "Montessori center" have the opportunity to participate and compete in contests and festivals of all kinds of arts from within their own schools to nationwide competitions. In these competitions, the principle of Maria Montessori has been implemented with the purpose to stimulate the desire for self-learning and self-development by art techniques. The effectiveness of teaching arts and aesthetic education by M. Montessori system is in the absence of evaluation, and creating favorable surrounding environment, as well as shaping motivation and providing incentives for self-education.