Abstract/Notes: Excellent biography of Alexander Graham Bell, usually considered the standard source. For details related to Montessori education see: p. 418-419, 462-463.
Language: English
Published: Ithaca, New York:
Cornell University Press, 1990
ISBN: 0-8014-9691-8 0-8014-2419-4
Book
Evaluation of the Indianapolis Public Schools' Montessori Option (K-6) Pupil Progress Report: Appendix
Abstract/Notes: Parents and guardians of children in the Indianapolis Public Schools' Montessori Option Program for kindergartners through sixth graders were surveyed. Parents and guardians were surveyed on: (1) the pupil progress report, which was used on a pilot basis during the 1988-89 school year; (2) the Montessori method; (3) strengths and weaknesses of the program; and (4) changes the program needed. The survey instrument consisted of a section on respondent characteristics, 32 closed-ended questions, and 3 open-ended questions. The five sections of the survey introduced the topics of the evaluation key, report card headings and philosophy, report card delivery to parents and guardians, and basic principles of the Montessori method. The survey elicited parent opinions about the program. The households of 536 pupils and 50 school staff members in the 3 Montessori Option elementary schools received questionnaires. This appendix to the main report provides: (1) survey design input from parents, teachers, and others; (2) the Montessori Option Pupil Progress Report Survey; and (3) parent and teacher responses for each item.
Language: English
Published: Indianapolis, Indiana:
Indianapolis Public Schools, 1989
Volume: 3 of 3
Book
Evaluation of the Indianapolis Public Schools' Montessori Option (K-6) Pupil Progress Report: Main Report
Abstract/Notes: Parents and guardians of children in the Indianapolis Public Schools' Montessori Option Program for kindergartners through sixth graders were surveyed. Parents and guardians were surveyed on: (1) the pupil progress report, which was used on a pilot basis during the 1988-89 school year; (2) the Montessori method; (3) strengths and weaknesses of the program; and (4) changes the program needed. The survey instrument consisted of a section on respondent characteristics, 32 closed-ended questions, and three open-ended questions. The five sections of the survey covered the evaluation key, report card headings and philosophy, report card delivery to parents and guardians, and basic principles of the Montessori method. The survey elicited parent opinions about the program. The households of 536 pupils and 50 school staff members in the 3 Montessori Option elementary schools received questionnaires. This main report describes survey methodology, reports results and conclusions, and offers recommendations. Related materials are appended.
Language: English
Published: Indianapolis, Indiana:
Indianapolis Public Schools, 1989
Volume: 2 of 3
Article
Pengaruh Metode Belajar Montessori Terhadap Perkembangan Kognitif Anak Stunting
Publication: Trend And Issue In Healthcare,
vol. 1, no. 1
Date: Mar 2024
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Abstract/Notes: Survei Status Gizi Indonesia (SSGI) tahun 2022 melaporkan angka stunting sebesar 21,6%, menurun 2,8% dibandingkan tahun 2021 yaitu 24,4%. Namun Indonesia perlu bekerja keras untuk mencapai target 14% pada 2024. Kekurangan gizi pada anak stunting dapat menyebabkan gangguan perkembangan kognitif yang berdampak pada keberhasilan belajar anak dan mempengaruhi masa depan bangsa. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan upaya untuk meningkatkan kemampuan kognitif anak stunting dengan metode belajar Montessori. Dibandingkan metode tradisional lainnya, Montessori merupakan alternatif yang sangat baik untuk perkembangan kognitif anak. Tujuan penelitian : untuk menganalisis pengaruh Montessori terhadap perkembangan kognitif pada anak stunting. Desain penelitian menggunakan quasy eksperimen pretest – postest with control group. Kelompok intervensi yaitu kelompok Montessori dan kelompok kontrol yaitu kelompok metode belajar tradisional. Intervensi dilakukan selama 2 bulan. Sampel berjumlah 38 anak stunting yang diambil secara purposive sampling. Instrument yang digunakan yaitu kuesioner KPSP dan lembar observasi perkembangan kognitif Montessori. Uji statistic yang digunakan yaitu paired sample t test dan independent t test. Hasil uji paired sample t test diperoleh p value 0.001 pada kelompok Montessori dan p value 0.064 pada kelompok belajar tradisional. Hasil uji independent t test diperoleh p value 0.004. Montessori terbukti berpengaruh terhadap perkembangan kognitif pada anak stunting. Montessori melatih anak untuk mengeksplorasi dan menemukan lingkungan belajar yang tepat dan nyaman. Lingkungan yang nyaman akan menciptakan rasa bahagia dalam proses belajar sehingga dapat meningkatkan minat dan motivasi belajar. Terdapat perbedaan signifikan perkembangan kognitif anak dengan metode Montessori dibandingkan kognitif anak dengan metode belajar tradisional.
Language: Indonesian
Article
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A Study on the Pre School Education with Special Reference to Montessori
Publication: Bharati International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development,
vol. 2, no. 2
Date: Mar 2024
Pages: 13-18
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Abstract/Notes: The primary aim of Montessori approach is to enable the child explore him/herself and free that personality; thus, a convenient environment has to be set for the development of the child. How parents, teachers and pre-school institutions set such environments is also studied within this research. Additionally, the effect of the Montessori approach on children that is used by the teachers at school is also observed. Therefore the researcher has made an attempt to focus on the Montessori approach in the preschool education. The Montessori Method is characterized by its emphasis on child-centered learning, individualized instruction, and the creation of a nurturing environment that fosters independence and self-discovery. The Montessori educational philosophy, founded by Maria Montessori, emphasizes the holistic development of preschool children, focusing on their innate abilities and fostering independence and self-regulation.
Language: English
Article
Maria Montessori and Roberto Assagioli: Parallels in Their Thinking
Abstract/Notes: In this critical co-constructed auto-ethnographic article we draw on research from two contexts, exploring how critical peace education can be more than palliative care in times of ecological collapse and profound crises across ecosystems. Examining the current crises of learning, living and being, we call for eco-peace-based education: grounded in interconnectedness and interdependence, as a way to transgress unsustainable violences on personal, interpersonal, and ecological levels. We focus on three main arguments that extend learning about nature, to learning with and in nature, towards regenerative approaches of learning, living, and being. Firstly, to move beyond the self-centered (ego) towards interconnected and Earth-centered (eco) epistemologies. Secondly, we explore concrete examples of alternative schools that learn from, in and with nature through fostering innate care between students and Earth (in our own contexts, India and Germany). Thirdly, we reimagine possible futures of eco-peace-based approaches, and argue for a shift towards more peaceful and interconnected futures by integrating eco-peace principles, content and pedagogies into current education systems.
Publication: Educational Administration: Theory and Practice,
vol. 30, no. 4
Date: 2024
Pages: 9098-9104
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Abstract/Notes: This study delved into analyzing the impact of human resource practices with reference to Montessori school Chennai city. A random sample of 150 individuals from the Montessori school. To achieve the study's objectives, a questionnaire was designed as a data collection tool, and appropriate statistical tests and tools within (spss.v 20) were used. this study examines the impact of human resource practices in Montessori schools, with a specific focus on the educational landscape of Chennai city. Montessori education is known for its unique approach to child development, emphasizing individualized learning and holistic growth. human resource practices play a crucial role in shaping the quality of education and the overall functioning of Montessori schools.The research adopts a qualitative approach, utilizing interviews, surveys, and observations to gather data from Montessori schools across Chennai city. the study investigates various aspects of human resource management, including recruitment and selection, training and development, performance evaluation, and employee engagement. Human resource management and educational outcomes in Montessori schools, this study provides valuable insights for school administrators, policymakers, educators, and researchers. ultimately, the findings contribute to the ongoing discourse on enhancing educational practices and fostering positive learning environments in Montessori schools. Enhanced Educational Quality to understanding how human resource practices influence Montessori schools can lead to the implementation of more effective strategies for teacher recruitment, training, and development. This, in turn, can enhance the quality of education provided to students, fostering their holistic development.
Abstract/Notes: Is the achievement gap real? Using a mixed-methods approach, this study reframed standardized testing through a Quantitative Critical and Black Critical lens. It interrogated the deficit framing of Black student achievement by asking the following questions: (1) To what extent do the aggregated standardized test scores for Black students in California correlate with other measures of achievement? Included in this analysis are: (a) To what degree does the ratio of Black students relate to the achievement variables? and (b) To what extent did COVID impact this correlation? (2) What beliefs do Black educators have regarding the standardized test scores of Black students? and (3) How do Black educators define Black Genius? Data sources included a quantitative comparison of three achievement variables from 56 school districts over two cohort years (2017/2018–2021/2022), a questionnaire, and document analyses. “Groundtruthing” (Pérez Huber et al., 2018) was also used to verify the data with 23 Black educators. Findings revealed a lack of any strong correlation between the state standardized test to other, more meaningful outcomes for Black students. The study proffers three terms to frame the issue more accurately: Achievement Distortion, Connection Gap, and Black Genius. Groundtruthed by Black educators, Black Genius is defined as an intelligence that exists outside of the traditional, status quo, Western conceptualization of intelligence. Black Genius is rooted in Black community, consciousness, and our collective history, propelling Black people to achieve, persist, and make progress in the face of persistent anti-Blackness.
Abstract/Notes: The author of this article describes her week observing a Montessori class in the Adam Vesviva School at Kibbutz Ga'ash, located on the outskirts of Tel Aviv. The headmaster of the school, Yariv Ya'ari, had previously been associated with Democratic Schools, an alternate to the public educational system, whose philosophy was established at Adam Vesviva. This approach has at its center respect, independence and child-centered learning. The article relates how impressed she was by the independence and mutual respect of the children and the wonderful cooperation among the faculty. She found the headmaster to be an excellent role model and advocate for Montessori education. Children and seniors enjoyed their meals together in the kibbutz dining hall in a wonderful example of intergenerational socialization and cooperation. The elementary room resembles any class in the United States, except that all the work done at Adam Vesviva is in Hebrew. Seeing a well-designed fort built by two 10-year-old boys, and recalling the same project by boys in her 9-12 class in America was a reminder of Montessori's understanding of the universality of the planes of development. The author was touched when some children, who were learning English, invited her to a special presentation of her book, "A Little Book of Peace." The children and teachers at Adam Vesviva put much importance on the value of cultural studies that included all members of the human family, often focusing on the importance of shared cultural heritage. The operation of a Montessori elementary class within the Adam Vesviva School is a work in progress, and the faculty is becoming familiar with the Montessori philosophy.
Language: English
ISSN: 1054-0040
Article
Contact Hours and Course Length of Montessori Elementary Teacher Preparation: A Current Controversy
Harvey R. Hallenberg
(Author)
Publication: Montessori Life,
vol. 5, no. 1
Date: 1993
Pages: 28–29
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Language: English
ISSN: 1054-0040
Article
Carving New Ground: Training Brazilian Teachers In Elementary Curriculum
Independent Learning in Montessori Elementary Classrooms
Patricia M. Feltin
(Author)
Publication: Montessori Life,
vol. 2, no. 2
Date: 1990
Pages: 30, 32
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Language: English
ISSN: 1054-0040
Article
Starry Night: Good Addition to Any Elementary School's Software
John Chattin-McNichols
(Author) , David Chattin-McNichols (Author)
Publication: Montessori Life,
vol. 10, no. 2
Date: 1998
Pages: 13
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Language: English
ISSN: 1054-0040
Article
What Happens After Montessori? What Parents, Students, and Teachers Believe About the Success of Former Montessori Elementary Students in Junior High School
Peter Hanson
(Author)
Publication: Montessori Life,
vol. 10, no. 4
Date: 1998
Pages: 45–47
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Language: English
ISSN: 1054-0040
Article
Reviews: Computers and Software: Evaluating Programs for the Elementary
John Chattin-McNichols
(Author)
Publication: Montessori Life,
vol. 2, no. 2
Date: 1990
Pages: 16–18
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Language: English
ISSN: 1054-0040
Article
Logo and HyperCard in the Montessori Elementary Class
John Chattin-McNichols
(Author)
Publication: Montessori Life,
vol. 2, no. 4
Date: 1990
Pages: 16
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Language: English
ISSN: 1054-0040
Article
Montessori Music: It's Elementary!
Barbara Cassuto
(Author)
Publication: Montessori Life,
vol. 8, no. 3
Date: 1996
Pages: 36–38
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Language: English
ISSN: 1054-0040
Article
Why Sixth-Graders Should Be in a Montessori Upper Elementary Program
Abstract/Notes: [...]most parents and their children are faced with the inevitability of leaving Montessori education at some point in their school careers, since the majority of Montessori schools serve children only through age 6, while fewer schools offer Elementary programs, and fewer still have Secondary offerings.
[...]a 3-year multiage grouping is enormously challenging for teachers and schools, even more so for those schools, such as publicly funded programs, that are required to use high-stakes assessments.
[...]sixth-grade studies are really daunting, even more so if one is trying to present them authentically, using hands-on materials, creating opportunities for autonomous learning, and assessing individual students' progress effectively.
Because of all these pressures, teachers often do not advocate a 3-year grouping of fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-graders.
In response to this problem, many schools choose to move their sixth-graders into the new Middle School program, justifying the shift because it provides a new multiage grouping, more students for the Middle School classroom, and an incentive for families to keep their children in the school.
According to Stephen Covey (2006), you really do not know something until you can teach it.