Abstract/Notes: The main purpose of this research is examining the effect of Montessori education approach on 4-6 years old children's concept acquisition (school readiness, direction/position, self/social awareness, texture/material, quantity and time/sequence), social adaptation (communication, daily living, socialization and motor skills) and fine motor skills.As a method of this research was preferred pre-test/ post-test, experimental and control group. Pre-test/post-test was carried out to examine effect of the Montessori education on 4-6 years old children who are experimental group and control group was formed to compare effect of Montessori education on experimental group. Sample of research was conducted 4-6 years old 24 children who were educated with Montessori education at Gazi University Faculty of Vocational Education Department of Child Development and Education Application Preschool and 4-6 years old 24 children who were educated at Ankara University Application Preschool and Child Club where MoNE's curriculum was carried out. For the first experiment, curriculum which contains aims of learning of Montessori education was applied on experimental group from 2008 September to 2009 January and MoNE's curriculum was applied on control group at the same time. In addition to for the second experiment, sensory education was applied with sensory material which contain in Montessori education approach on experimental group from 2009 January to June and MoNE's curriculum was applied on control group at the same time.For acquisitions of children's concepts such as school readiness, direction/position, self/social awareness, texture/material, quantity and time/sequence, Bracken Basic Concept Scale-Revised, for adaptive behavior of children such as communication, daily living, socialization Vineland II Adaptive Behavior Scales and for children's fine motor skills Observing Form of Fine Motor Skills were used as data collecting instruments.Comparing both groups for pre-test and post-test mean score which obtain from Bracken Basic Concept Scale-Revised results show that statistical differences were found between experimental and control group and these differences were in support of experimental group. There are differences between children who were obtained education from Montessori approach and MoNE's curriculum in school readiness, direction/position, self/social awareness, texture/material, quantity and time/sequence areas. Result of statistical analysis show that there are differences between children who were obtained education from Montessori approach and MoNE's curriculum in communication, daily living, socialization and motor skills areas. There are also differences found between children who were obtained education from Montessori approach and MoNE's curriculum in fine motor skills areas.Finally, results show that Montessori education approach has positive effects on children's acquisition of concepts, social adaptation and fine motor skills. / Bu araştırmanın temel amacı Montessori eğitim yönteminin 4-6 yaş arası çocukların kavram edinimleri (okula hazırlık seviyeleri, yön/konum, bireysel/sosyal farkındalık, yapı/materyal, miktar ve zaman/sıralama), sosyal uyumları (iletişim, günlük yaşam, sosyalleşme ve motor becerileri) ve küçük kas motor becerileri üzerindeki etkisini incelemektir.Bu çalışmada araştırma modeli olarak ön test, son test ve deney-kontrol gruplu deneysel desen tercih edilmiştir. Araştırmada deney grubundaki 4-6 yaş arası çocuklara verilen Montessori eğitiminin etkisini ölçmek amacı ile ön test-son test çalışması yapılmış ve Montessori eğitim yönteminin deney grubu üzerindeki etkisini karşılaştırmak amacı ile kontrol grubu oluşturulmuştur. Örneklemin oluşturulmasında deney grubunu Gazi Üniversitesi Mesleki Eğitim Fakültesi Çocuk Gelişimi Eğitimi Bölümü Uygulama Anaokuluna devam eden ve Montessori eğitimi alan 4-6 yaş arasındaki 24 çocuk, kontrol grubunu ise Ankara Üniversitesi Uygulama Anaokulu ve Çocuk Kulübüne devam eden MEB Okul Öncesi Eğitim Programının uygulandığı okul öncesi eğitimi alan 24 çocuk oluşturmuştur. Araştırmanın 1. deneyini gerçekleştirmek için deney grubuna Montessori yönteminde belirtilen öğrenme görevlerinden oluşan eğitim programı Eylül 2008 - Ocak 2009 tarihleri arasında uygulanmış, Kontrol grubuna ise MEB Okul Öncesi Eğitim Programı uygulanmıştır. Bununla birlikte araştırmanın 2.deneyini gerçekleştirmek için deney grubuna Ocak-Haziran 2009 tarihleri arasında Montessori eğitim yönteminde bulunan duyu alanı materyalleri ile duyu eğitimi verilmiş, Kontrol grubu ise MEB Okul Öncesi Eğitim Programı kapsamındaki okul öncesi eğitimine devam etmiştir.Araştırmada veri toplama araçları olarak; çocukların kavram edinimleri (okula hazırlık seviyeleri, yön/konum, bireysel/sosyal farkındalık, yapı/materyal, miktar ve zaman/sıralama) için Bracken Temel Kavram Ölçeği Gözden Geçirilmiş Formu (Bracken Basic Concept Scale-Revised), çocukların sosyal uyumları için; (iletişim, günlük yaşam, sosyalleşme ve motor becerileri) Vineland II Uyum Davranış Ölçeği ve çocukların küçük kas motor becerileri için; Küçük Kas Motor Becerileri Gözlem Formu kullanılmıştır.Bulgular, grupların Bracken Temel Kavram Ölçeğinin alt ölçeklerinden aldıkları ön test-son test aritmetik ortalama puanları karşılaştırıldığında, deney ve kontrol grubu arasındaki istatistiksel farkların deney grubu lehine olduğunu göstermektedir. Montessori eğitimi alan çocuklar ve Montessori eğitimi almayan çocuklar karşılaştırıldığında okula hazırlık seviyeleri, yön/konum, bireysel/sosyal farkındalık, yapı/materyal, miktar ve zaman/sıralama gibi kavram alanlarında istatistiksel olarak deney grubu lehine anlamlı farklılıklar bulunmuştur. İletişim, günlük yaşam, sosyalleşme ve motor becerileri gibi sosyal uyum becerileri yönünden Montessori eğitimi alan çocuklar lehine istatistiksel olarak anlamlı farklılıklar yapılan analizler sonucunda bulunmuştur. Küçük kas motor becerileri alanında da iki grup arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı farklılıkların olduğu bulunmuş ve bu farklılığın deney grubu lehine olduğu saptanmıştır. Sonuç olarak Montessori eğitim yönteminin çocukların kavram edinimleri, sosyal uyumları ve küçük kas motor becerileri üzerinde olumlu etkisinin olduğu söylenebilir.

Language: Turkish

Published: Ankara, Turkey, 2011

Abstract/Notes: This ethnography drew on Vygotsky's (1986, 1978) sociocultural theory of development to understand social emotional learnings of young children. The unique K-8 span of circle group--coupled with intentional activities--provided the rich context for language and interactions between students. Examining a school with a mature philosophy and established practices highlighted the in-depth exploration of interactions in a multiage context. Young children depend on and are influenced by their context, linking to data collection methods appropriate for young children. Observations and fieldnotes of circle group interactions were aided by videotape which was utilized as a prompt during focus group interviews the following day (Graue & Walsh, 1995). Additional interviews with school personnel and parents explored perceptions pertaining to multiage groups and student experiences at the site. Artifact analysis included notebook entries by students who voiced concern and questions about what happened in school. Evidence of practicing nurturing relationships and exercising voice in circle group indicated multiage grouping complements the ideal of democratic practices in a school setting (Glickman, 1998; Goodlad, 1996; Parker, 1996). Students were active participants in democracy, believing that they had something to offer each other and the larger community. Circle group provided regular practice in expressing ideas and dealing with conflict. Intentional student-engaging activities were cooperative in nature, and open-ended, allowing all students to be participants. This wide span of ages and abilities enabled both--younger and older students--to be the capable one in circle group.

Language: English

Published: Laramie, Wyoming, 2009

Abstract/Notes: This dissertation explores the meanings of child-centeredness in early childhood education (ECE), by examining the interrelationship of theory and praxis. This study included theories which underpin the concept of child-centeredness for current ECE teachers, including Piaget's and Vygotsky's child development theories and Dewey's and Montessori's educational philosophies. While these theories all advocate the importance of children's individual interests and needs in education, they diverge somewhat in their perspectives about the teacher's role in education. From these theoretical divergences arises a central question about the idea of child-centeredness: what is the nuanced relationship between teacher control and children's freedom? This study was conducted in a public kindergarten and based on interviews designed to elicit information concerning a teacher's pedagogical philosophy, and on observation of her classroom over a period of three months. The results of this study showed high teacher control and high children's freedom in a holistic teaching process. Teacher control and children's freedom were not exclusive of one another: children's freedom was defined in an active way, as freedom to participate, rather than in a passive way, as freedom from any constraints. Findings may offer some insights helpful to those who have struggled with the tension between teacher control and children's freedom in the context of critical and progressive pedagogy. Adopting multiple theories and reflecting upon or adapting them in order to meet individual children's needs embodies Dewey's advocacy of the intellectual responsibilities of teaching, which value “interaction” and “continuity” in the teaching process.

Language: English

Published: Bloomington, Indiana, 2004

Abstract/Notes: The present study compares elementary school children from Traditional and Montessori programs. The purpose is to investigate how different educational philosophies and teaching methods affect perceived levels of self-esteem, self-efficacy, prosocial behavior and aggressive behavior in children. The participants in this study consisted of second through sixth grade students who were attending Montessori and Traditional schools since the age of five, or earlier. All children completed the Washington Self-Description Questionnaire (WSDQ), three subscales of the Children's Multi-dimensional Self-Efficacy Scales (i.e., academic achievement, self-regulated learning, & social), the Physical and Verbal Aggression Scale, and the Prosocial Behavior Scale. No significant differences were revealed between the Montessori and Traditional programs in relation to the children's perceived levels of self-esteem, self-efficacy for academic achievement, self-efficacy for self-regulated learning, social self-efficacy, or prosocial behavior. However, the Montessori children reported significantly lower levels of physical/verbal aggression than the Traditional children. Moreover, as Montessori children develop a heightened ability to work within a group of peers, they seem to develop lower levels of physical/verbal aggression, which was not found among Traditional children. Furthermore, Montessori children's perceived ability to make and keep friends of the same gender was found to significantly improve with increased years in the program, which was not found in the Traditional method. For Montessori children, their perceived ability to work together in a group was found to be positively associated with heightened levels of self-efficacy for academic achievement and self-efficacy for self-regulated learning. Furthermore, the Montessori children's levels of self-esteem were correlated significantly with their perceived levels of self-efficacy for academic achievement and self-efficacy for self-regulated learning. Although Traditional children were also found to gain self-efficacy for self-regulated learning through working together at young ages, as they proceed to higher grade levels, their self-efficacy for self-regulated learning decreased.

Language: English

Published: San Juan, Puerto Rico, 2002

Abstract/Notes: This research is a case study of African American parent involvement at a urban Montessori school in Minnesota. African American parents at this school have had limited involvement in conferences, PTSO meetings, school activities, and on the Site-Based Leadership Team. An examination of the literature was made to investigate the influences on African American parents when they make decisions about their parental involvement. This research covered the historical background, theoretical background, implications, racial barriers, and strategies that increased African American parent involvement. An ethnography was designed to gather data from 9 mothers of African American students. These parents provided information about their backgrounds and their experiences with the school. Staff at the school (6) were interviewed as to their experiences with African American parent involvement. The results of the study offer findings on attitudes, perceptions, needs and ideas for improving African American parent involvement at any school.

Language: English

Published: St. Paul, Minnesota, 2000

Abstract/Notes: The object of this research was to investigate young children's mathematical spatial reasoning in a Montessori classroom. Spatial reasoning is an important part of children's mathematical learning and development; however, opportunities for rich spatial reasoning are not readily available in the classroom. Rather, there is a focus on numeracy at the expense of geometry where activities for spatial development are usually found. Montessori designed a sensory curriculum around children's development, yet spatial reasoning in a Montessori classroom has not been fully investigated. This was a qualitative study using some tools of ethnography. The theoretical framework was Radford's sensuous cognition (2013, 2014) which allowed for an understanding of human development as cultural with the body essential to that development. The data, captured by video, were the children's semiotic traces (Bartolini Bussi and Baccaglini-Frank (2015, p. 393) which are the visible productions of the children's spatial reasoning such as their movements, text, drawings, and speech. The analysis found that the children had ample opportunities for engaging in challenging mathematical problems which required their spatial reasoning. These engaging activities resulted in the children using a wide range of spatial skills as they reasoned mathematically. The children's movement, the main semiotic trace generated by the children, was crucial to their spatial reasoning. This investigation concluded the pedagogical practices created a rich and dynamic environment for the children's spatial development. Practices included the use of well-designed mathematical manipulatives, engagement in the manner of guided play, co-operative learning with peers of mixed ages, extensive time for activities, and assessment based on observations of individual children.

Language: English

Published: Ottawa, Canada, 2022

Language: English

Published: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, 1976

Language: English

ISSN: 0277-9064

Language: English

ISSN: 0277-9064

Language: English

ISSN: 0277-9064