For faster results please use our Quick Search engine.
Advanced Search
Search across titles, abstracts, authors, and keywords.
Advanced Search Guide.
Article
Montessori Play and Learn: A Parents' Guide to Purposeful Play from 2-6 by Lesley Britton[review]
Available from: JSTOR
Publication: Young Children, vol. 48, no. 4
Date: May 1993
Pages: 86-87
See More
Language: English
ISSN: 0044-0728
Article
Something for Everyone: Benefits of Mixed-Age Grouping for Children, Parents, and Teachers.
Available from: JSTOR
Publication: Young Children, vol. 48, no. 5
Date: Jul 1993
Pages: 82-87
Child development, Classroom environments, Early childhood education, Nongraded schools, Parent-teacher relationships
See More
Abstract/Notes: Discusses the benefits of mixed-age grouping for children's social and cognitive development and reservations parents sometimes have about mixed-age groupings. Also discusses issues that teachers need to consider when implementing mixed-age groups: children's personal care routines; furnishings; children's language, motor, creative, and social development; and the needs of adults. (BB)
Language: English
ISSN: 0044-0728
Article
Relationship betweeen perceived Montessori characteristics and parents satisfaction
Publication: European Journal of Social Sciences / Revue Européene des Sciences Sociales, vol. 16, no. 3
Date: 2010
Pages: 371-391
See More
Abstract/Notes: Perceived Montessori Characteristics refers to as Montessori internal and external environment that contributes to an individuality of a Montessori kindergarten. Focus of this study is the internal attributes, which are academic, teachers’ social skills and corporate image. Understanding of a new concept in an education business is very important for developing an effective marketing strategy, in order to regulate marketing practice or to cause socially desirable behaviors. The total of 225 questionnaires was distributed to the parents. However, completed questionnaire returned were 151 with 67% response rate. In factor analysis of perceived Montessori characteristics conducted also found that the three sub-dimensions have converted to six sub-dimensions. The six new sub-dimensions of perceived Montessori characteristics were core alternative competencies, corporate image, teachers’ cooperation, teachers’ assertion, core competencies and teachers’ climate. The future research needs to empirically testing these dimensions towards parent’s satisfaction.
Language: English
ISSN: 1450-2267
Article
Experiences of Parents and Teachers on Kindergarten Pupils’ Readiness in the New Normal
Available from: European Journal of Education and Pedagogy
Publication: European Journal of Education and Pedagogy, vol. 3, no. 4
Date: Aug 2022
Pages: 109-115
Asia, Australasia, Early childhood care and education, Maria Montessori - Philosophy, Maria Montessori - Philosophy, Philippines, Southeast Asia
See More
Abstract/Notes: This study built into the parents' and teachers' experiences regarding the Kindergarten learners' readiness in the New Normal in the identified Kindergarten schools in Tacloban City during School Year 2020-2021. Using the descriptive phenomenology design, 10 Kindergarten teachers and 10 parents of Kindergarten learners served as respondents. The interview questionnaire served as the main instrument. Data obtained were transcribed, coded, and analyzed to determine the emerging themes and essence of the study. The results revealed that parents’ and teachers’ experiences regarding the Kindergarten learners' readiness in the new normal were teaching and learning related. They view Kindergarten learners as unprepared to enter Kindergarten education in the new educational landscape because they have not mastered the basic literacy skills as preschoolers and still have separation anxiety. Teachers have experienced exhausting all efforts to meet ideal instruction and reinforce positive guidance. These brought an impression that Kindergarten learners are unprepared to learn the learning competencies outlined for their level of education. Hence, it is recommended that the school adopt the implications and recommendations for parents and Kindergarten teachers.
Language: English
DOI: 10.24018/ejedu.2022.3.4.424
ISSN: 2736-4534
Article
Awareness of Parents About Montessori Education: A Sample of Ankara and Seattle
Available from: DergiPark Akademik
Publication: Education Reform Journal, vol. 3, no. 2
Date: 2018
Pages: 88-101
Americas, Middle East, Montessori method of education, North America, Parent education, Turkey, United States of America
See More
Abstract/Notes: The purpose of this study is to examine the Montessori awareness of parents living in Ankara and living in Seattle and whose children are attending Montessori preschool. The study group of the research was created by 61 parents whose children are attending Montessori Preschool in Turkey/Ankara and 21 parents whose children are attending Montessori Preschool in USA/Seattle. The research data were collected through “General Information Form” and “Parent Conception Form”. While General Information Form has demographic questions, Parent Conception Form has questions about Montessori education to gauge awareness of parents. Parent Conception Form is a three point Likert-type form. IBM SPSS STATISTICS V23.0 was used in the analysis of the data. Frequency and percentage values are used in the analysis of the data. As a result of the research, it was determined that the parents living in Ankara and sending their children Montessori Preschool in Ankara have similar thoughts to parents living in Seattle and sending their children Montessori Preschool in Seattle. It has been determined that all parents that is included in the research have knowledge about the Montessori approach-based education.
Language: English
DOI: 10.22596/erj2018.0302.88.101
ISSN: 2602-3997
Article
To What Extent Do Parents of Montessori-Educated Children “Do Montessori” at Home? Preliminary Findings and Future Directions
Available from: University of Kansas Libraries
Publication: Journal of Montessori Research, vol. 4, no. 1
Date: 2018
Pages: 14-24
Americas, Montessori method of education, North America, Parent attitudes, United States of America
See More
Abstract/Notes: Few, if any, empirical studies have explicitly examined the home environments of Montessori-educated children, and specifically whether or not Montessori parents reinforce or undermine their children’s Montessori education at home. With a sample of 30 parents of Montessori-educated toddlers and preschoolers attending a private Montessori school in the Midwest, this cross-sectional study examined Montessori parents’ knowledge of Montessori methods and their parenting beliefs and behaviors at home. Results suggested that Montessori parents from the targeted school were knowledgeable about and valued Montessori methods, even though few had a Montessori education themselves. Parents in this sample varied in their parenting behaviors and choices at home, with some parents who intentionally reinforced Montessori principles and others whose behaviors were inconsistent with a Montessori approach. Findings from this preliminary study provide a first glimpse into the beliefs and behaviors of Montessori parents from which future studies can build upon. Montessori educators and administrators will benefit from future research involving Montessori parents, particularly for those who offer Montessori-based parent education sessions to the families they serve.
Language: English
ISSN: 2378-3923
Article
Parents’ Reasons for Sending Their Child to Montessori Schools
Available from: University of Kansas Libraries
Publication: Journal of Montessori Research, vol. 4, no. 1
Date: 2018
Pages: 1-13
Americas, Montessori method of education, North America, Parent attitudes, United States of America
See More
Abstract/Notes: Although the Montessori Method of education is more than 100 years old, the number of Montessori schools in the United States has exponentially increased since 1990. Montessori methods and practices can be complex and difficult for parents to understand, even among parents whose child attends Montessori schools. Moreover, it is unclear why parents decide to enroll their child in Montessori schools. This study presents the results of a survey administered to 124 parents whose children were enrolled in 3 Montessori schools in Massachusetts. Findings indicate that 4 reasons motivated parents’ choice of Montessori education: attraction to Montessori principles, perceived fit with the Montessori philosophy or school, anticipated outcomes, and attraction to the Montessori classroom. These findings indicate that, to support parents’ decision-making, Montessori administrators should invest in parental and public awareness about Montessori education and provide prospective families with specific information related to school fit, classroom environment, and long-term student outcomes.
Language: English
ISSN: 2378-3923
Article
What Shall We Do: Pretend or Real? Preschoolers’ Choices and Parents’ Perceptions
Available from: Taylor and Francis Online
Publication: Journal of Cognition and Development, vol. 21, no. 2
Date: 2020
Pages: 261-281
Children, Early childhood care and education, Early childhood education, Parent and child, Play
See More
Abstract/Notes: Pretend play is common in childhood. Yet by age 4, children shown pretend and real activities in a book said they would choose to do the real activity over the pretend one. The present studies extended this research, examining children’s actual behavior in laboratory and school settings (Study 1, n = 32, M = 59.32 months; and Study 2, n = 16, M = 54.08 months), their choices about pretend roles (Study 3, n = 50, M = 59.48 months), and parents’ perspectives on what children prefer (Study 4, n = 83). As in prior work, 4-year-olds preferred real activities from a book; by 5, children also engaged more with real activities. In contrast, 3- to 4-year-olds preferred pretend roles and 5- to 6-year-olds were ambivalent. Parents correctly predicted children’s preference for real activities, but they did not predict that children’s reality preferences increase with age.
Language: English
DOI: 10.1080/15248372.2019.1709469
ISSN: 1524-8372
Article
Factors That Influence Parents' Choice of Pre-Schools Education in Malaysia: An Exploratory Study
Available from: International Journal of Business and Social Science
Publication: International Journal of Business and Social Science, vol. 2, no. 15
Date: 2011
Pages: 115-128
Asia, Australasia, Malaysia, Parent attitudes, Parent attitudes, Parents - Perceptions, School choice, Southeast Asia
See More
Abstract/Notes: The objective of this study is to identify the important factors contribute most to parents' choice of pre-school for their children. Parents' choice of pre-school is influenced by various factors that are mostly associated with the pre-school institution itself. Parent have different educational believes and preferences which puts them in a dilemma when making decision for their children pre-school education. it is important for pre-school businesses to meet the needs of both parents and children in order to attract and retain their customer. Data was collected using a survey questionnaire. The sample consisted of 162 parents who have pre-school children. Multiple regression analysis was used to identify the predictor variables that contributed to the choice of pre-schools. The main factors that influence parents' choice of pre-schools are branding, private-run institutions, safety and security, quality of teaching and hygiene. English medium and religion-based pre-schools are the preferred pre-schools chosen by these parents.
Language: English
ISSN: 2219-1933, 2219-6021
Book Section
Talking with Parents: Conferences and Communications
Available from: ERIC
Book Title: The Relevance of Montessori Today: Meeting Human Needs-Principles to Practice: Proceeding of the AMI/USA National Conference, Bellevue, Washington, July 25-26, 1996
Pages: 50-52
AMI/USA National Conference (Bellevue, Washington, 25-26 July 1996), Americas, North America, United States of America
See More
Language: English
Published: New York: American Montessori Internationale of the United States (AMI/USA), 1997