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Article
Foreword: Finding Flow in Montessori
Publication: NAMTA Journal, vol. 22, no. 2
Date: 1997
Pages: 1
North American Montessori Teachers' Association (NAMTA) - Periodicals
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Language: English
ISSN: 1522-9734
Article
Flow and Evolution
Publication: NAMTA Journal, vol. 22, no. 2
Date: 1997
Pages: 36-58
Attention, Attention in children, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi - Writings, North American Montessori Teachers' Association (NAMTA) - Periodicals
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Abstract/Notes: Discusses how human evolution affects the achievement of flow experiences, including the role of complexity, or people's need to take on a greater range of challenges and opportunities to increase their skill level. Describes evolutionary obstacles to complexity, such as genetic instructions to conserve energy, and ways to overcome these obstacles. Includes answers to sample questions. (EV)
Language: English
ISSN: 1522-9734
Article
Flow and Education
Publication: NAMTA Journal, vol. 22, no. 2
Date: 1997
Pages: 2-35
Attention, Attention in children, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi - Writings, North American Montessori Teachers' Association (NAMTA) - Periodicals
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Abstract/Notes: Describes potential role of flow experiences in motivating students to learn. Discusses the characteristics of flow: goals are clear, feedback is immediate, skills match challenges, concentration is deep, problems are forgotten, control is possible, self-consciousness disappears, sense of time is altered, and experience becomes autotelic. Then describes teaching methods to facilitate flow, and includes answers to teachers' questions. (EV)
Language: English
ISSN: 1522-9734
Article
Flow and Creativity
Publication: NAMTA Journal, vol. 22, no. 2
Date: 1997
Pages: 60-97
Attention, Attention in children, Creative ability in children, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi - Writings, North American Montessori Teachers' Association (NAMTA) - Periodicals
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Abstract/Notes: Describes phases of the creative process, and historical and contemporary views of creativity, then presents a systems model of "Creativity," distinguished from the everyday creativity displayed by many people. Describes backgrounds and traits of "Creative" people, and concludes with comments on flow experience and "Creativity," asserting that understanding the principles of "Creativity" can help transform everyone's daily routine. (EV)
Language: English
ISSN: 1522-9734
Article
Evolution and Flow
Publication: NAMTA Journal, vol. 22, no. 1
Date: 1997
Pages: 118-149
Attention, Attention in children, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi - Writings, North American Montessori Teachers' Association (NAMTA) - Periodicals
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Abstract/Notes: Presents flow theory in the context of evolution. Defines the elements of "flow" and contends that flow results in an optimal state of inner harmony which improves one's chance for survival. Identifies consequences of flow for creativity, peak performance, talent development, productivity, self-esteem, and stress reduction. Examines the impact of lack of flow, and flow in everyday life. (KDFB)
Language: English
ISSN: 1522-9734
Book Section
"Flow-Erleben" - Kritische Anmerkungen zum pädagogischen Erklärungswert einer motivationspsychologischen Theorie
Book Title: Sozialerziehung in der Montessori-Pädagogik Theorie und Praxis einer "Erfahrungsschule des sozialen Lebens"
Pages: 285-303
Montessori method of education
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Language: German
Published: Münster, Germany: Lit, 2005
ISBN: 978-3-8258-8990-6
Series: Impulse der Reformpädagogik , 12
Article
Flow and Creativity
Publication: AMI Journal (2013-), vol. 2014-2015
Date: 2014/2015
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Abstract/Notes: Csikszentmihaly observed intense engagement (flow) in artists, leading to their creative success and argues that flow is a basic ingredient of the artistic personality. Flow is kindred to the process of “normalization” which Montessori cites as ‘the most important single result of our whole work’.
Language: English
ISSN: 2215-1249, 2772-7319
Article
Flow with the Pace of the Child
Publication: The Child and You, vol. 12
Date: 2012/2013
Pages: 47-49
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Language: English
Article
The Flowers
Publication: The National Montessori Reporter, vol. 5, no. 5
Date: Dec 1981
Pages: 6
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Language: English
Article
Red Flowers with Green Stems
Publication: The National Montessori Reporter, vol. 9, no. 2
Date: Jun 1985
Pages: 8
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Language: English