COMPARATIVE STUDY OF MONTESSORI AND KINDERGARTEN SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IN TERMS OF SOCIAL SKILLS OF CHILDREN

Abstract

The strength of any education system is based how strong is its early childhood education. Early childhood education has two types i.e. Montessori and Kindergarten system of education. The study entitled “Comparative Study of Montessori and Kindergarten System of Education in Term of Social Skills of Children” is an effort to investigate difference between two systems. The aim of this study was to compare the social skills of the students of both systems. A cross sectional survey was conducted for the study. Ten schools (five from both systems) were selected using random sampling technique. Moreover, hundred students, ten students from each selected school were randomly selected as sample of the study. An observational checklist, to check the social skills of children, was developed after reviewing the related literature. On the response of students, class teacher completed the observational checklist. Independent sample t-test and two-way ANOVA were used for the analysis of six null hypotheses. It was found and concluded that social skills of children living in urban areas were better than the students living in rural areas; moreover, social skills of students studying under kindergarten system of education were better than the children studying under Montessori system of education. It was recommended that Kindergarten system of education may be used to recognize the way in selection of field in which the child is attracted. Furthermore, group activities and team work in Montessori system may improve social skills of the students.