Abstract/Notes: El Boletin, January 2001

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ISSN: 1071-6246

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ISSN: 0065-9444

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ISSN: 0889-6720

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Abstract/Notes: Request for manuscripts giving concrete examples of Montessori learning experiences, etc.

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Abstract/Notes: Maria Montessori's work was initiated in 1898 as a result of her becoming acutely aware of deficient children's learning patterns, while working at the Psychiatric clinic of the University of Rome. The principles which dominate the system, however, did not spring in full panoply from Montessori. Indeed, her inspiration came largely from early and mid-nineteenth century writings of two French physicians, Itard and Seguin, who were Also involved in the teaching of deficient children. Extending on the ideas of these two educator-physicians, as well as the ideas of Froebel, Montessori innovatively brought the child's senses into contact with carefully selected didactic apparatus in a carefully structured and ordered environment. According to Montessori, the liberty of the child is a prerequisite for self-education and forms the first major pillar of her didactic theory, and thus becomes the focus of the first chapter dealing with her didactic approach (chapter three). Montessori believed that the function of education was to assist growth and if the individual child was given the liberty of movement within a prepared environment, a sense of competence would be achieved and the learning of the child would come about almost spontaneously. The principles of individuality and the training of the senses comprise the other two pillars, and form the basis for chapter four and five respectively. The principle of individuality is rooted in the belief that each child has a uniqueness which cannot be ignored without irretrievable damage to his personality. The current educational situation in South Africa, reveals a diversity of educational problems as a result of different ethnic and cultural groups all being thrust into a common educational system. The insidious pressures of conformity to a single standard of education must of necessity lead to a compromise of standards. The exposure of educational deficiencies inherent in such a move is characterised by learning impediments and deficiencies in the educational scenario. Research has therefore been undertaken in an attempt to extract those aspects that could provide meaningful pedagogic assistance to meet a present educational need.

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Published: Pretoria, South Africa, 1994

Abstract/Notes: This newspaper clipping is contained within a scrapbook compiled by G. Aubrey Davidson (President of the Panama-California Exposition). Regarding Maria Montessori, the article states, "The school will be opened July 5 and be in session six weeks. One of its big features will be the Montessori school for children which will be established in a wild flower field in rear of the California building. This school will be taught by Dr. Maria Montessori and her assistants."

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Abstract/Notes: "Alvin E. Pope, Chief of the Department of Education and Acting Commissioner General in New York City for the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, announced yesterday that Mme. Montessori of Rome, the exponent of children's education, would personally supervise for four months a model Montessori School at the exposition. Much of the credit for bringing the kindergarten tutor to this country is due to the National Educational Association, which will hold its sessions at the exposition, and to one of Mme. Montessori's pupils, Miss Catherine Moore of Los Angeles, Cal."

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ISSN: 0362-4331

Abstract/Notes: "Dr. Maria Montessori and her chief assistant, Signorina Anna Fideli, will conduct an 'international Montessori training course' during August, September, October, and November on the grounds of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, San Francisco. This course, the most complete ever given by Dr. Montessori, will be open for observation to eminent educators from all parts of the world. Enrolled students will receive person instruction by her, suggestions and instruction by many leading educators, together with supervised study of international exhibits bearing on education in general. A Montessori bureau in the Palace of Education on the Exposition grounds is prepared to furnish full information."

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ISSN: 0362-4331