Abstract/Notes: The document includes an overview of Montessori principles and developmental characteristics for each plane or stage of development from birth to eighteen years. A summary of content strands, knowledge, skills and understanding as well as resources and activities are included in a table for each of the curriculum areas for children aged birth to twelve years. An outline of possible topics and areas of study for the adolescent aged twelve to eighteen is also included. The Montessori National Curriculum is endorsed by the Australian Montessori Teacher Education Teacher Foundation Limited (AMTEF) and the Montessori World Education Institute (Australia) Inc. (MWEI).

Language: English

Published: [S.I.]: Montessori Australia Foundation Limited, 2011

ISBN: 978-0-646-51486-4

Language: English

ISSN: 0519-0959

Abstract/Notes: In 1913 four Australian teachers attended inspirational educator Dr. Maria Montessori’s first international training course in Rome. That same year Blackfriars School in Sydney was one of the first schools in the world to adopt the Montessori approach. A century later, Montessori continues to be at the forefront of innovative education in this country, with 200 schools and centres, including Indigenous learning programs, and a recognised curriculum of its own.

Language: English

Published: Randwick, Australia: University of New South Wales Press, 2013

ISBN: 978-1-74223-363-5

Language: English

Published: Dunedin, New Zealand: Wickliffe Limited, 2015

Abstract/Notes: The twentieth century was a time of great change in early years education. As the century opened, the use of Froebel's kindergarten methods infiltrated more infant classrooms. The emergence of psychology as a discipline, and especially its work on child development, was beginning to influence thinking about how infants learn through play. While there were many teachers who maintained Victorian approaches in their classrooms, some others experimented, were widely read and a few even travelled to the US and Europe and brought new ideas home. As well, there was increasing political support for new approaches to the "new education" ideas at the turn of the century. All was not plain sailing, however, and this book charts both the progress made and the obstacles overcome in the course of the century, as the nation battled its way through world wars and depressions. It's an interesting story as the author discusses changes in school buildings, teaching practice and teacher education, the teaching of reading and other curriculum areas, Maori education and the emergence of kohanga reo and the teaching of Maori language in primary schools. Along the way we meet a range of individuals, including C.E. Beeby, Sylvia Ashton-Warner, Gwen Somerset, Don Holdaway, Elwyn Richardson, Marie Bell and Marie Clay and the many less well-known but significant people who worked in or influenced early years education. We also meet many well-known New Zealanders who have recounted their first days at school. This is a fascinating account of a rich history that has involved us all. And yes, school milk gets a mention.

Language: English

Published: Dunedin, New Zealand: Otago University Press, 2011

ISBN: 978-1-877372-86-5

Abstract/Notes: Papers include newsletter, correspondence, promotional material and educational statements regarding the teachings of Montessori pre-schools. Quantity: 1 folder Physical Description: Manuscrips, typescript, and printed matter

Language: English

Archive: National Library of New Zealand (Wellington, New Zealand)

Abstract/Notes: Part of "Plimmerton Presbyterian Parish : Records / Series 4 Church land and property" Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Language: English

Archive: National Library of New Zealand (Wellington, New Zealand)

Abstract/Notes: This article focuses on Inspector Lydia Longmore and 29 infant mistresses who were leading South Australian infant schools in the interwar year era. During 1926/1927 Longmore and each infant mistress in the state school system were interviewed by a journalist about her career path and current role, and profiles of their work featured week by week in the News, a highly regarded newspaper. These accounts provide valuable insights into the early years of schooling and constitute the data for this article. The first section merges the women educators’ life histories with the development of the state school system in South Australia. The second section profiles their careers and professional networks in 1926/1927: 23 of the infant mistresses were in the capital city of Adelaide and six in large rural townships. The third section focuses on curriculum and pedagogy in the infant schools, as gleaned from the News, curriculum documents and Longmore’s reports. In so doing, the article highlights women educators’ shared commitments to progressive education (including Montessori’s ideas) and their collective advocacy with parents in the state school system. The final section explores some connections and disconnections with the early years of schooling in contemporary times.

Language: English

DOI: 10.1080/09575146.2017.1414774

ISSN: 0957-5146

Language: English

Published: Glebe, New South Wales, Australia: Fast Books, 1996

Language: English

ISSN: 0519-0959