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Master's Thesis
Children's Well-Being in Traditional vs. Montessori Schools: A Test of Self-Determination Theory
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Abstract/Notes: The present study is a test of Self -Determination theory, which is well established in the field of education with a huge body of empirical evidence to support its assumptions that when the three universal psychological needs (Autonomy, Competence & Relatedness) of a child are met they will grow and function optimally leading to enhanced well-being. It is evident that Montessori philosophy is overlapping with the components of SDT. This study was conducted to examine the extent to which the three psychological needs are satisfied in Montessori schools in comparison to the Traditional schools. A purposive sample size of 80 children in elementary grades was selected from both Montessori and Traditional schools. Perceived support experienced by the children and their Well-Being was determined to establish the assumption of the SDT. The results showed that children in Montessori schools experienced greater satisfaction of needs when compared to traditional school children. However, the well-being of children from both school types didn’t vary much and the causes can be attributed to factors outside classroom. These findings have some strong implications for policy makers, educators and parents.
Language: English
Published: Bangalore, India, 2018
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Art in Montessori Schools
Publication: The Bulletin (English Montessori Society), vol. 3
Date: n.d.
Art, Montessori method of education
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Abstract/Notes: Reprinted in AMI Communications 2/3 (1969).
Language: English
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63 Montessori schools to be opened in Sangli
Available from: ProQuest - Historical Newspapers
Publication: Times of India (Mumbai, India)
Date: Jan 30, 1979
Pages: 7
Asia, India, Montessori schools, South Asia
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Language: English
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Basic Schools Must Improve: Training of Teachers Is Vital, Says Mr. Nehru
Available from: ProQuest - Historical Newspapers
Publication: Times of India (Mumbai, India)
Date: Jan 20, 1958
Pages: 7
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Abstract/Notes: "Mr. Darbarilal Sharma (U. P.) said that Congress leaders were not sincere about basic education. They sent their own children to Montessori or convent schools. If the leaders believed in the basic education system, they should first sent their children to basic schools he added."
Language: English
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Handicrafts in Schools
Available from: ProQuest - Historical Newspapers
Publication: Times of India (Mumbai, India)
Date: May 30, 1948
Pages: 11
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Language: English
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No Teaching of Hindi in Schools: Ahmedabad Boards Decision
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Publication: Times of India (Mumbai, India)
Date: May 26, 1936
Pages: 11
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Abstract/Notes: At the general meeting or the Ahmedabad Municipal School Board the proposals of Dr. Swaminarayan and Mr. Panchal sent through the Municipal Board for opening Montessori schools in the Northern Division were discussed at length, and it was resolved that the Board was Not prepared on its own responsibility to open any more Montessori schools. The Board, however, accepted the principle of giving all possible help to private enterprises.
Language: English
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Culture, Race, Diversity: How Montessori Spells Success in Public Schools
Available from: ProQuest
Publication: Montessori Life, vol. 18, no. 4
Date: 2006
Pages: 9
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Abstract/Notes: Addressing the many complex issues associated with culture, race, and diversity is tough under any circumstances. But such issues become even more complex in school settings where large numbers of students speak different languages and reflect diverse ethnicities and socioeconomic statuses. In this article, the author describes how the faculty members and the administrators at Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) in Indiana found a balance between quality education and student diversity. FWCS offers a district-wide school choice program that features a number of different educational offerings. Interestingly, as the district's student population (nearly 32,000) has become increasingly diverse--it now has about 80 languages/dialects represented by students--its Montessori magnet program has grown more successful. The author also relates that FWCS' Montessori magnet program is superbly suited to prepare students to flourish in culturally and racially diverse environments. As such, it is highly in demand among parents.
Language: English
ISSN: 1054-0040