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Charlotte Mason

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AN INTRODUCTION

TO CHARLOTTE
MASON
By Maria Anastasia Triana Buro
CHARLOTTE MASON
 Charlotte Maria Shaw Mason (1
January 1842 – 16 January 1923)
was a British educator and
reformer in England at the turn
of the twentieth century.
 The founder of House of
Education (1885)
 The founder of Parents’ National
Educational Union (PNEU) which
aimed to educate parents about
the principles of good education.
Human as
spiritual beings

Connection to
Nature

Knowing to
God

As an atmosphere, a
Education
disclipine and a life

Living books

Moral and character


development
PRINCIPLE OF MASON’S
METHOD
 Added Bible study into curriculum
 Living Books
 Narration
 Short Lessons
 Dictation
 Nature Study
 Art and Music Appreciation
 Habit Training
 Integration of Subjects
 Respect for the Child as a Person
INTEGRATED
BIBLE IN ALL
SUBJECTS

To create an
environment where
children could naturally
encounter and explore
their faith.
LIVING BOOKS
Betterthan dry-fact
textbooks e.g : encylopedia

making the material engaging


and inspiring for students.

bringsubjects to life and


encourage a deeper
connection with the material.
NARRATION
Oral/written form
Students retell story with
their own words
helps reinforce
understanding and retention.

encourages students to think


critically and express their
thoughts coherently.
SHORT LESSONS
12-15 minutes for
younger learner, 30-45
minutes for older learner
helps maintain
students' attention and
ensures high-quality
engagement without
overwhelming them
DICTATION

Students listen the word


that read by teacher and
write down
Help students to improve
writing skill
Enrich vocabulary
Sharpen the understanding
of grammar
Develop their concentration
and attention
NATURE STUDY
Way to introduce children
to their God
To foster a sense of wonder
and appreciation for the
natural world.
helps children develop
observational skills,
curiosity, and a connection
with their environment
ART AND MUSIC
APPRECIATION
Studying art and music
would cultivate an
appreciation for beauty
and creativity
Way to express their
thoughts, and to give
appreciate for God’s
creation.
HABIT TRAINING
Forming positive habits
would be lead lifelong
benefits.
As a foundation for
students’ character
Includes habits of
attention, neatness,
obedience,and diligence
INTEGRATION OF
SUBJECTS
Integration of science
and art : students not
only learn botanical,
and zoology but also art
by drawing the
creatures/plants
to see connections
between different
areas of knowledge.
RESPECT CHILD AS
A PERSON
treating children with
dignity and encouraging their
innate curiosity and love for
learning
Make them build a
confidence to express
feelings and thought.
To develop a loving and care
character
THE IMPLEMENTATION
1. Grade 1 of elementary school only have academics sessions
for approximately 1 hour a day, after that they are free to do
other things, as long as their obligation have been completed.
The 1 hour session can be include
 Learn to read 5 minutes
 Learn to write 5 minutes
 Study mathematics 10-15 minutes
 Listen to readings and give 15 minutes narration (subjects can
be history, geography, literature, religion or science)
 Read poetry for 5 minutes
 Memorize scripture for 5 minutes
 Weekly subject 10-15 minutes (can be painting studies, music
studies or nature studies)
 There is no homework (allows children to have plenty of time
to pursue whatever they are interested in)
WHAT DOES SHE STANDS FOR…
 Personal experience and her experience as
an education expert
 Philosophical and Theological Views
 Concern for the Education of Lower-Class
Children
 Desire to Promote Lifelong Love of Learning
 Influence of Contemporary Literacy and
Thought
SUMMARY
 Charlotte Mason is a great educator who not only focus
on intellectual aspect but also focus on spiritual, and
nature aspect that can not be separated from children
as human beings.
 Through the method she developed, hopefully it can
fix the education system that gone wrong.
 Charlotte Mason’s educational philosophy emphasizes
the holistic development of children, integrating
intellectual, moral, and spiritual growth.
 By connecting children to nature and guiding them to
know and understand their Creator, education could
fulfill its highest purpose: to nurture well-rounded
individuals who appreciate the beauty of the world and
live in accordance with their faith.
THANKS FOR YOUR
ATTENTION

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