Language: English

Published: New York: American Montessori Internationale of the United States (AMI/USA), 1997

Language: English

Published: New York: American Montessori Internationale of the United States (AMI/USA), 1997

Language: English

ISSN: 1064-7317

Language: English

ISSN: 0044-0728

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

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

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

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

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

DOI: 10.17161/jomr.v4i1.6714

ISSN: 2378-3923

Language: English

ISSN: 0571-1142