Abstract/Notes: The researcher in this study utilized the Montessori concepts and materials that emphasize the use of hands-on manipulatives in the classroom with 10 adult English language learners ranging from ages 18-60. The purpose was to investigate whether or not hands-on manipulatives were effective in aiding adult English language learners to acquire English. The term English Language Learner (ELL) is used for any student learning English in the United States. For confidentiality purposes, this study uses abbreviated versions of the students' names. Reference to an ELL's home country may be alluded to merely for the sake of providing background information to the reader. The researcher facilitated all the English language lessons as well as observed the participants' reactions to the material. Some of the observation notes will be provided when needed in order to provide reports on the effectiveness of the materials used with ELLs.

Language: English

ISSN: 1522-9734

Abstract/Notes: Madam Montessori believed that training and sharpening of the child’s senses are crucial for their continued learning; she, therefore, developed specific sensorial materials to be used in Montessori preschools for such a purpose. The Montessori Method of education is a system of education for young children that seeks to spread natural interests and activities rather than use formal teaching methods. Maria Montessori exhibited Various Teaching-Learning Aids for refining the senses called sensorial materials. Sensorial training/learning is a teaching approach that stimulates the child’s five senses; taste, touch, smell, sight, and hearing. It allows children to use their senses to explore and understand the world around them. It includes activities that assist them to study objects, colors, textures, tastes, numbers, and situations. This article addresses the knowledge and understanding needed by teachers working with children on the autism spectrum. Montessori methods are very operative in developing effective teaching-learning aid for sensory training. Effective practice depends largely on an understanding of autism and of the individual child rather than on specialist skills. It will explain how children with autism develop the sensory issues in various Teaching-Learning Aids and to boost children express, classify and enlarge their sensory experiences with the help of the Montessori Method.

Language: English

ISSN: 2581-5415

Language: English

Archive: Seattle University, Lemieux Library and McGoldrick Learning Commons, Special Collections

Language: Polish

Abstract/Notes: Current literature provides ample evidence to support that contact with nature can have a multitude of positive effects on people’s well-being including the learning and development of young children. Furthermore, variations in sensory experiences and sensory processing styles can impact individual behavior, as well as how one benefits from nature. Though many educational systems now feature nature-based approaches, little attention has been given to children’s sensory experiences in nature. Montessori pedagogy, however, promotes direct engagement with the natural world and emphasizes sensory education, providing a strong basis for new research. The present study aimed to examine the impact of multi-sensory, nature-based activities on young children’s interactions with nature. To measure this impact, 14 Montessori preschool children were presented with a variety of multi-sensory, nature-based activities and observed on their school playgrounds for ten weeks. Additionally, information regarding their individual sensory processing styles and connectedness to nature was collected from the children’s parents. Results indicate that students' engagement with the activities may influence the ways they sensorially engage with nature and increase the frequency in which they interact with particular natural elements. The data also demonstrates potential interactions between some individuals’ sensory processing styles and the ways they engage with nature. Finally, the data shows a 5.65% average increase in the group’s overall connectedness to nature scores, suggesting that multi-sensory, nature-based activities may strengthen students’ sense of connection to nature. This study concludes with an outline of further areas of research of multi-sensory, nature-based

Language: English

Published: River Falls, Wisconsin, 2022

Language: English

ISSN: 0519-0959

Abstract/Notes: The Purpose of this study is, to practical application of MONTESSORI education system by comparing degrees of achievement according to age and sex, about offering five MONTESSORI SENSORY MATERIALS which children prefer. And consequently it can be offered as basic data for children of kindergarten of our country at present to appication each educational instrument in proper time according to children's achievements. For this study, randam sample ten 3-year-old boys and girls respectively, who have not any MONTESSORI educational experience at NOLIBANG in Taegu, and at S MONTESSORI KINDERGARTEN ten 4-year-old boys and girls respectively, who have 18 month's MONTESSORI educational experience. Two persons experimented on instruments such as CYLINDER BLOCKS, PINK WOWERS, BROWN STAIRS, COLOR TABLETS, SOUND BOXES which children of the kindergarten preferred, and recorded the results. To ascertain difference between age and sex, respecting achievement degress of MONTESSORI SENSORY MATERIALS, the obtained data was executed MANOVA using SPSS PC+. For verification, WILKS LAMBDA values were estimated and in the case of main effects being reliable, F-TEST and STRUCTURE COEFFICIENTS were measured. Conclusions of this study can be summarized as follows. First, according to age(3,4,5), there is difference in degrees of achievement of MONTESSORI SENSORY MATERIALS. With advancing years, degrees of achievement increase, and children of various age interact with one another, this is younger children observe the older ones and have indirect experience, and afterwards they can experience instruments in proper age. Second, there is not any difference in MONTESSORI SENSORY MATERIALS according to sex distinction. So we can offer SENSORY MATERIALS to children according to application age. Third, there is no disparity of age in sex distinction about achievement degrees of instruments are to be offered in order of age MONTESSORI SENSORY MATERIALS. That regardless of sex distinction. is, there isn't interaction of age and sex, so the instruments are to be offered in order of age regardless of sex distinction.

Language: Korean

ISSN: 1226-2722

Abstract/Notes: Having been influenced by one's own environment, man lives and learns necessary things to survive. In particular, the knowledge of man can be accumulated by experience. The experience can be obtained by sensory education. Comenius recognised the importance of sense organ and became the first person to use audio-visual education in the time that theory and speech orientated education was common. And, Montessori has made sensory education popular by developing instruments of education for sensory education. The common ground of both is that education has been done by recognising the importance of obtaining knowledge through sensory education. In addition, obtaining knowledge can be done by restoring the nature of humanity, self-esteem and dignity. They have suggested scientific tools for education by making children obtain knowledge and experience through observing nature and objects. The difference is that while Comenius has been focused only on visual education based on epistemological experience, revealing its limitation, Montessori has developed various sensory tools and organised programme. It is noticed that new paradigms of learner oriented education are important It is challenged that recovering creativeness by respecting self-regulation is very much needed. The diversity of sensory education is sought to meet the felt need of education field. / 사람은 살아가는 환경의 영향을 받으며 거기서 생존에 필요한 것들을 습득한다. 특히, 인간의 지식은 경험에 의해 축적되며, 이러한 경험은 감각교육을 통해 이루어진다. 코메니우스는 감각기관의 중요성율 인식하고 최초로 시청각교육의 실천을 통해 당시의 이론과 언어 중심의 교육에 새로운 전기를 마련하였다. 또한, 몬테소리는 감각교육을 위한 교구개발과 체계적 교육 프로그램 개발을 통한 감각교육의 활성화를 이루었다. 이들의 공통점은 감각기관을 통한 지식습득의 중요성을 인식하고, 지식습득은 인간의 창조적 본성의 회복, 자존감과 존엄성 및 자율성을 중시한 감각교육 실천을 통해서 이루어진다고 주장한 정이다. 즉, 인위적인 교육 방법을 배제하고 자연과 사물에 대한 관찰과 교류를 통해 지식과 경험을 습득하게 하는 것이며, 교육실천올 위한 과학적 교육방법을 제시하였다는 점이다. 차이점은 코메니우스는 감각교육올 시각화 하는데 머무름으로 감각교육의 한계점을 드러내었다는 것과 여전히 인식론적인 경험에 근거를 두었다는 점이다. 반면 몬테소리는 감각기관의 경험율 위해 다양한 감각교구 개발과 체계적인 프로그램을 제시하였다는 점이다. 본 연구를 통해 학습자 중심의 교육개혁의 중요성을 인식하고, 자율성올 존중함으로서 창조적 능력을 희복혜야 할 필요성올 촉구 하며, 교육 현장의 욕구 충족을 위해 감각교육의 다변화를 모색한다.

Language: Korean

ISSN: 1226-9417

Abstract/Notes: Includes specific design recommendations

Language: English

ISSN: 1522-9734

Language: English

ISSN: 1522-9734