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Montessori Language Practices Meet the Needs of All Learners: The Montessori Early Childhood Inclusive Classroom: Creating a Cherished Experience
Available from: Rowman and Littlefield
Book Title: The Inclusive Classroom: Creating a Cherished Experience through Montessori
Pages: 83-102
Children with disabilities, Classroom environments, Inclusive education, Language acquisition, Montessori method of education, Montessori schools, Prepared environment, Special education
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Language: English
Published: Lanham, Maryland: Rowman and Littlefield Publishers, 2021
ISBN: 978-1-4758-5635-4
Conference Paper
Emerging Trends and Issues in Early Childhood Education
Available from: ERIC
Meeting of the Elementary Education Division of the Virginia State Department of Education
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Abstract/Notes: Ten selected emerging trends in the field of early childhood education are discussed in this conference address: (1) a reevaluation of the view that early childhood education is a panacea; (2) greater emphasis on planned continuity between kindergartens and the primary grades; (3) increased use of multi-age grouping; (4) need for parenthood education in the high school; (5) importance of parent involvement in the decision making and policy formation processes concerning the education of his child and the implementation of classroom programs; (6) wider acceptance of the structured or prepared environment in programs; (7) development of a quality day care environment based on careful research and evaluation, (8) importance of humanistic or affective education; (9) need for aesthetic education (music, dance, literature, dramatics) in the total education of the child; and (10) accountability of teachers to the consumer as well as to the school boards. (Paper presented at a meeting of the Virginia State Department of Education, Elementary Education Division – Richmond, Virginia – October 1974)
Language: English
Published: Richmond, Virginia: Virginia State Department of Education, Oct 1974
Article
A Music Unit for the Early Childhood Classroom, Part 1
Publication: The National Montessori Reporter, vol. 25, no. 3
Date: 2001
Pages: 7–15
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Language: English
Article
Supporting the Early Childhood Community through IEU Committee Membership [Independent Education Union]
Publication: The Alcove: Newsletter of the Australian AMI Alumni Association, no. 15
Date: Nov 2006
Pages: 33
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Language: English
Article
Montessori and Early Childhood Education: A Contemporary Perspective
Publication: The Child and You, vol. 11
Date: 2011
Pages: 1-8
Early childhood care and education, Early childhood education, Montessori method of education
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Abstract/Notes: Includes references.
Language: English
Conference Paper
Exploring the Role of Montessori Pedagogy on Students in Early Childhood Schools with Saudi Arabia
Available from: IATED Digital Library
11th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies
Asia, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Western Asia
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Abstract/Notes: This study explores the role of Montessori pedagogy for early childhood pupils in Saudi Arabian. In order to fulfil this aim, this study collected data from a sample of 12 teachers in different five schools in order to explore their attitudes towards the adoption of Montessori pedagogy in early childhood schools. Two types of data collection methods (i.e. interviews and questionnaire) were used in this study. The numeric data collected from the questionnaire was analysed statistically and the textual data collected from interviews were analysed using thematic analysis. The findings indicate that teachers believe that using Montessori Pedagogy can help students in early childhood as it enhances their learning quality and performance. Furthermore, using Montessori pedagogy is preferable among teachers of younger ages. However, an efficient adoption of Montessori pedagogy requires sufficient experience from the teachers in using this pedagogy. Other factors that influence the attitudes of teachers towards using Montessori pedagogy include availability of specialist support and the existence of training courses for teachers. In regard to limitations, the results of this study cannot be generalized to the whole population due to the small size of sample adopted in this research.
Language: English
Published: Palma, Spain: International Academy of Technology, Education and Development (IATED), 2019
Pages: 5362-5362
DOI: 10.21125/edulearn.2019.1316
ISBN: 978-84-09-12031-4
Article
Early Childhood Education: The Journey So Far and the Road Ahead
Publication: The Child and You, vol. 12
Date: 2012/2013
Pages: 42-46
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Language: English
Report
Evaluation of Early Childhood Education: A Model Cities-Supported Preschool Program
Academic achievement, Americas, Child development, Early childhood care and education, Early childhood education, North America, United States of America, Urban education
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Abstract/Notes: A Head Start Program operating in Kansas City since 1965 was viewed as inadequate because enrollment was limited to about 600 children per year. The Model Cities Agency determined to provide a program for the remainder of the children in the Model Cities neighborhoods. The programs developed were differentiated administratively for the purposes of this evaluation and the program considered a single entity and referred to as Early Childhood Education. These questions were developed as evaluation goals: What specific educational approaches were provided?; To what degree do the children grow to the stated objectives?; Do these programs meet the emotional, social, physical, and intellectual needs of the program's four-year-old children?; Do these children grow differentially?; Are specified goals reached as anticipated by staff?; What program differences account for student growth differences?; Do parents in the parent education component change relevant to their children's development?; Are these programs complementary with kindergarten programs of urban schools?; What are the effects of staff development activities?; Is program administration effective?; Are children with special problems provided assistance in achievement of program objectives?; And what program changes should be made? Each question is treated in succession and is detailed. Summaries giving the main thrust are provided after each section. (RC)
Language: English
Published: Kansas City, Missouri, Sep 1971
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A Comparison of Multi-Age and Homogeneous Age Grouping in Early Childhood Centers
Available from: ERIC
Book Title: Current Topics in Early Childhood Education
Pages: 28 p.
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Abstract/Notes: Studies from several countries are described in this review of literature pertinent to assigning day care children to multi-age or homogeneous age groups. Three issues are discussed in this regard: (1) What difference does it make how one groups children? The answer is that a profound difference to children, staff, and parents may occur in terms of social environment, curriculum design, success at school, and other factors. (2) What aspects of the child's development are affected by age grouping? The answer is that multi-age grouping positively influences social, emotional, and some learning outcomes, whereas homogeneous grouping seems to produce mastery of academic skills. Success of particular grouping choices depends on the end desired and on the skills of staff members. (3) How does age grouping affect the achievement of preschool goals? The answer to this question ultimately can be provided only by a center's staff and the families being served. Because research is still being conducted on the effects of grouping children under 6 years of age, the decision to place children in multi-age or homogeneous groups depends on program goals, client characteristics, center resources, and staff training and inclinations.
Language: English
Published: Norwood, New Jersey: Ablex, 1982
ISBN: 978-0-89391-109-6
Volume: 4
Book
The Quality of Education and Care in Montessori Early Childhood Services
Available from: Social Wellbeing Agency (New Zealand Government)
Australasia, Australia and New Zealand, Montessori method of education - Criticism, interpretation, etc., New Zealand, Oceania
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Language: English
Published: Wellington, New Zealand: New Zealand, Education Review Office, 2007
ISBN: 978-0-478-30856-3 978-0-478-30857-0 978-0-478-30858-7