Abstract/Notes: Describes the implementation of a humanities program in the context of a developing Erdkinder program in a Montessori secondary school set on a farm. Describes the curricular approach for the developing Erdkinder learning community in the first 3 years. Discusses adolescents' need to dramatize, fictionalize, and role-play to connect with other cultures. (KB)

Language: English

ISSN: 1522-9734

Abstract/Notes: Asserts that in developing Erdkinder, Montessori programs for adolescents, practitioners should use Montessori's principles of scientific pedagogy to establish methods for evaluating existing adolescent experiments. Suggests ways to apply criterion of normalization, and that "healing of deviations" comes from observing aspects like inner harmony and happiness, engaged work, ability to take care of oneself, love of work, and cooperation. (KDFB)

Language: English

ISSN: 1522-9734

Abstract/Notes: Charlotte Wood-Wilson, MEd, Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, OK I enjoyed reading Marta Donahoe and Barb Scholtz's recent article, "Montessori Education for the Third Plane of Development" (Volume 28, Number 3, Fall 2016).Assessment in the MYP aims to: * support and encourage student learning by providing feedback on the learning process. * inform, enhance, and improve the teaching process. * provide opportunity for students to exhibit transfer of skills across disciplines, such as in the personal project and interdisciplinary unit assessments. * promote positive student attitudes toward learning. * promote a deep understanding of subject content by supporting students in their inquiries set in real-world contexts. * promote the development of critical- and creative-thinking skills. * reflect the international-mindedness of the program by allowing assessments to be set in a variety of cultural and linguistic contexts. * support the holistic nature of the program by including in its model principles that take account of the development of the whole student.While there is no direct conflict between Montessori at the Early Adolescent level and International Baccalaureate Middle Year Program (IB MYP), any IB Middle School teachers who are not trained in Montessori at the Adolescent level are missing essential elements for guiding the student at that level-for example, Cosmic Education, Erdkinder, transformation of the teacher, and specific ways to build community.

Language: English

ISSN: 1054-0040

Abstract/Notes: Over a career spanning more than five decades, Virginia (Ginny) Hennes has served the Montessori community in numerous roles: parent, volunteer, lead teacher, teacher education program director, teacher education instructor, founder of three Montessori schools, field consultant, chair of the AMS Review Committee, member of a MACTE on-site review committee, and MACTE commissioner.Barbara Nelson, $500 The Montessori House Elementary School, in Richmond, TX, will use their grant to aid in the construction of a student-maintained natural playscape, peace garden, and conflict-resolution area.Katie Brown, "Evaluating the Effectiveness ofMontessori Reading and Math Instruction for Third Grade African American Students in Urban Elementary Schools" Anthony Setari, "Construction and Validation of a Holistic Education School Evaluation Tool Using Montessori Erdkinder Principles" Master's Thesis Two theses tied for first place; $500 will go to each winner:

Language: English

ISSN: 1054-0040

Abstract/Notes: Nanette Schonleber makes a remarkable correlation as to why Hawaiian indigenous educators thrive with Montessori pedagogy. Compatible educators share values and goals, such as developmental learning, respect for parenthood, freedom of movement and independence, choice in learning, and specific individualized potential. Hawaiian language and culture-based educators view their work as a way of learning embedded in a way of life that integrates a cultural worldview and belief system, such as the child as a spiritual being, earth as living, and creation as interconnected. The author also finds congruency in land-based learning as being fundamental to indigenous learning and similar to the Erdkinder emphasis for the adolescent where interconnectedness and community roles arise out of farming. [This article is based on the author's 2006 award-winning doctoral dissertation titled "Culturally Congruent Education and the Montessori Model: Perspectives from Hawaiian Culture-Based Educators."]

Language: English

ISSN: 1522-9734

Abstract/Notes: Xavier Barrameda demonstrates his deep knowledge of the four planes of developmental psychology in his writing about an evolutionary implementation step for the human tendencies as viewed across the planes. Xavier grew up in a Montessori family who manage multiple Montessori schools, including four fully developed schools from primary to Erdkinder in the Philippines. Xavier is a trained Montessori guide and head of school.

Language: English

ISSN: 2215-1249, 2772-7319

Abstract/Notes: This set of proceedings from the Association Montessori International (AMI/USA) 1996 conference contains the conference schedule and 20 presentations. The conference presentations are: (1) "The Dawning of Wisdom" (Montessori); (2) "The Support of Montessori Education to Human Potential" (Montanaro); (3) "Healthy Environment: Healthy Children: Healthy Culture" (Orion); (4) "Cosmic Education vs. the Public School Curriculum--Are the Two at Variance?" (Stephenson); (5) "The Atrium: Silence, Simplicity, Movement, Symbol and Joy" (Kaiel); (6) "Family Star--A Montessori Grassroots Early Headstart Initiative" (Urioste); (7) "Beyond the Basic Needs: Nurturing the Full Potential of the Upper Elementary Child" (Denton); (8) "Building the Elementary Program and Transitional Program Strategies" (Davidson); (9) "Practical Applications of Montessori in the Home" (Helfrich); (10) "An Approach to the Resolution of Conflicts in a Positive Way" (Dubovoy); (11) "Talking with Parents: Conferences and Communications" (Caudill); (12) "Dr. Maria Montessori--A Contemporary Educator?" (Stephenson); (13) "The Relevance of the 'Erdkinder' Vision" (Davis); (14) "Maria Montessori Envisioned Physics as Part of the Environment" (Gebhardt-Seele); (15) "Montessori Research: Recent Trends" (Boehnlein); (16) "Children at Risk" (Richardson); (17) "The Child in the Family" (Fernando); (18) "Working with Your Assistant" (Helfrich); (19) "Montessori in the 21st Century" (Lillard); and (20) "Classroom Management--The Path to Normalization" (Pritzker).

Language: English

Published: New York: American Montessori Internationale of the United States (AMI/USA), 1997

Abstract/Notes: Defines Montessori theory in terms that can interface with developmental psychology, summarizing adolescent cognitive, social, emotional, and moral outcomes. Focuses on outcomes of the third plane of education for youth in an Erdkinder setting, Montessori's "Educational Syllabus," providing clues about the future Montessori adult. Suggests that the emotional dimension of the early adolescent stage might be viewed as the end state for childhood. (Author/KB)

Language: English

ISSN: 1522-9734

Abstract/Notes: Maintains that Montessori education of adolescents (Erdkinder) should prepare them to exercise a self-disciplined will and judgment. Notes the importance of preparing children through Cosmic Education and through community service. Maintains that the logical focus of study for the third plane is the cosmic plan and the adolescent's place in it. (KB)

Language: English

ISSN: 1522-9734

Abstract/Notes: A solid demonstration of Montessori theory into practice is portrayed when the Erdkinder Appendices are put to the reality test at the Hershey Farm School experiment (Huntsburg, Ohio). An ethnographic approach, this DVD portrays an overview of the Farm School's staff and students as they actualize Montessori's land school vision without voiceover, special effects, or titles.

Runtime: 20 minutes

Language: English

Published: Burton, Ohio, 2003