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Article
A Journey into the Science of Reading
Available from: ProQuest
Publication: Montessori Life, vol. 35, no. 3
Date: Fall 2023
Pages: 34
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Abstract/Notes: Reading is one of the most well-studied aspects of human learning. Since the 1950s, with more interest, research tools, and funding available, the body of reading research has exploded: The National Research Council Committee on Preventing Reading Difficulties in Young Children (Snow, Burns & Griffin, 1998) also worked to identify recommendations for reading instruction. Together, the two bodies undertook a comprehensive review of more than 100,000 research studies on the teaching of reading, resulting in specific recommendations for reading instruction and the approaches that will best support children's growth as readers. [...]by not isolating the auditory skill of phonemic awareness, we were impeding our children's learning and reading development.
Language: English
ISSN: 1054-0040
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Maria Montessori: A Visionary Whose Insights Align With Neuroscience / Maria Montessori: Une Visionnaire dont les Idées s'Alignent avec les Neurosciences
Available from: Cortica
Publication: Cortica, vol. 2, no. 2
Date: 2023
Pages: 203-222
Maria Montessori - Biographic sources, Neuroscience
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Abstract/Notes: Maria Montessori’s approach, based on observation of and experimentation with children’s learning processes, remains one of the longest-standing and widely embraced forms of alternative education. Contemporary neuroscience research increasingly validates Montessori’s principles, yet a robust bridge between these two fields remains elusive. Factors such as differing goals, terminology and the lack of a collaborative framework hinder their synergy. This literature review explores the intersection between neuroscience findings and Montessori’s educational philosophy, structured into five key areas. The Perspective first presents various neuroscience insights: an exploration of aspects related to learning, brain development and cognition. Second, a brief background on Maria Montessori’s contributions: a historical overview of Maria Montessori's life, work and educational methodology. Third is the identification of the areas where neuroscience and Montessori principles intersect, including the importance of movement, emotional development, social learning, the role of the prepared environment, the transition from concrete to abstract concepts, self-regulation, sensitive periods and memory. Finally, while acknowledging the challenges and limitations in researching Montessori education, this review emphasises the growing evidence that supports the alignment of Montessori principles with neuroscience findings. This underscores the enduring relevance of Montessori’s holistic education approach and highlights the potential benefits of a deeper collaboration between these fields, to enhance educational practices and promote comprehensive learning experiences for children. / L'approche éducative de Maria Montessori, fondée sur l'observation et l'expérimentation de l'enfant, reste l'une des formes d'éducation alternative les plus anciennes et les plus largement adoptées. La recherche contemporaine en neurosciences valide de plus en plus les principes de Montessori, mais établir un pont solide entre ces deux domaines reste difficile. Des facteurs tels que des objectifs différents, une terminologie différente et l'absence d'un cadre de collaboration entravent leur synergie. Cette revue de la littérature explore l'intersection entre les résultats des neurosciences et la philosophie éducative de Montessori, structurée en cinq domaines clés : Premièrement, la présentation de quelques idées neuroscientifiques : Une exploration de divers aspects neuroscientifiques liés à l'apprentissage, au développement du cerveau et à la cognition. Deuxièmement, un bref historique des contributions de Maria Montessori : un aperçu historique de la vie, de l'œuvre et de la méthodologie éducative de Maria Montessori. L'identification des domaines où les neurosciences et les principes Montessori se croisent est ensuite présentée, notamment l'importance du mouvement, le développement émotionnel, l'apprentissage social, le rôle de l'environnement préparé, la transition des concepts concrets aux concepts abstraits, l'autorégulation, les périodes sensibles et la mémoire. Tout en reconnaissant les défis et les limites de la recherche en éducation Montessori, cette revue met l'accent sur les preuves de plus en plus nombreuses de l'alignement des principes Montessori sur les résultats des neurosciences. Cela souligne la pertinence durable de l'approche éducative holistique de Montessori et met en lumière les avantages potentiels d'une collaboration plus approfondie entre ces domaines, dans le but d'améliorer les pratiques éducatives et de favoriser des expériences d'apprentissage complètes pour les enfants.
Language: English
DOI: 10.26034/cortica.2023.4218
ISSN: 2813-1940
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Dr. Maria Montessori Will Conduct a Summer Training Class in the Montessori Educational Method in the Science of Man Building, Balboa Park, June 15 to September 8 [Advertisement]
Available from: California Digital Newspaper Collection
Publication: San Diego Union (San Diego, California)
Date: May 30, 1917
Pages: 6
Americas, Maria Montessori - Biographic sources, Montessori method of education, North America, Montessori method of education - Teacher training, North America, Teacher training, United States of America
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Language: English
Article
Growth of Man; Dr. Montessori on Study as a Science
Publication: The Times (London, England)
Date: Sep 4, 1946
Pages: 2
England, Europe, Great Britain, Maria Montessori - Biographic sources, Northern Europe, United Kingdom
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Language: English
ISSN: 0140-0460
Master's Thesis (M. Arch.)
Down the Rabbit Hole: Merging Education, Neuroscience and Wonderland in Architectural Design
Available from: Virginia Tech Libraries
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Abstract/Notes: The goal of this project is to reimagine learning spaces by combining education and architecture principles and a hint of imagination. This is done through designing a school in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington D.C. for children aged 3-12. The design integrates Montessori, Waldorf, and Reggio principles with behavioral and neuroscientific insights. Additionally, the imaginative essence of "Alice in Wonderland" brings a whimsical dimension, adding an enchanting layer to the architectural narrative. The design of the school considers how space impacts cognition and creativity, in addition to functional aspects. Highlighting the bond between architecture and neuroscience, the design emphasizes how the built environment shapes children's cognition and emotions. Sensory experiences, architectural elements, and nature integration shape the ambiance, significantly influencing children's cognitive development. Through a blend of educational philosophies, neuroscience findings, and the timeless allure of Wonderland, it aims to sculpt an environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, and profound world connection in children.
Language: English
Published: Blacksburg, Virginia, 2023
Book Section
Children's Well-Being and Teachers' Benevolence as the Road to Higher Performance?: Cognitive Neuroscience and Montessori in Preschools
Available from: Taylor and Francis Online
Book Title: Education, Parenting, and Mental Health Care in Europe: The Contradictions of Building Autonomous Individuals
Pages: 63-78
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Abstract/Notes: There is now a broad international consensus that investing in early childhood education and care represents the highest “return on investment” in terms of economic and social development. The pursuit of the dual objective of efficiency and equity has resulted in a reorientation of preschool curricula towards preparation for compulsory schooling, emphasizing the acquisition of the “fundamentals” (reading, writing, and arithmetic) most useful for future academic success. The chapter offers first a comparative analysis of how this “schooling process” unfolded in French and Belgian nursery schools and in the Danish kindergarten. It attests to the persistence of specific cultural and political traditions relating to both the respective roles of the state and families in early childhood education, as well as of conceptions of childhood and relations between adults and children. Second, based on field research conducted in French-speaking Belgium, it discusses the idea that the search for children's well-being and performance at the same time creates tensions in the exercise of the teaching profession. It then shows that it is possible to understand the success of the discourse of cognitive neuroscience and so-called alternative pedagogical methods, including Montessori, because these discourses seem to propose a way to overcome these tensions.
Language: English
Published: New York, New York: Routledge, 2024
ISBN: 978-1-00-337720-7
Article
A Journey into the Science of Reading: Part 2 of 2
Available from: ProQuest
Publication: Montessori Life, vol. 36, no. 1
Date: Spring 2024
Pages: 32
Literacy, Montessori method of education - Criticism, interpretation, etc., Reading - Instruction and study
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Abstract/Notes: [...]far, Griffin has benefited from reading poems and singing songs that feature rhymes, alliteration, and phonological word play-activities that may already be in your classroom. [...]toy (/oy/), bridge (/j/), house (/ow/), boat (long/O/). Note that words beginning with continuant consonant sounds (ones you can stretch out until you run out of breath, like /mmmmm/ and /sssssssss/) are easier for students to isolate than stop sounds (like /p/ and /b/). A typical lesson might have ten words and include a sequence such as: ship, chip, chop, top, tap, tack, tuck, duck, deck, check.
Language: English
ISSN: 1054-0040
Article
Be Courageous to Teach Young Children Science: They're Naturals!
Publication: Tomorrow's Child, vol. 27, no. 4
Date: May 2021
Pages: 12-13
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Language: English
ISSN: 1071-6246
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All Hands On! Science Inquiry with Young Toddlers
Available from: ISSUU
Publication: Tomorrow's Child, vol. 22, no. 4
Date: Sep 2014
Pages: 32-34
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Language: English
ISSN: 1071-6246
Article
Teaching Science in the Elementary School
Available from: JSTOR
Publication: The Elementary School Journal, vol. 50, no. 5
Date: Jan 1950
Pages: 273-276