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.
Share Your Handiwork with Russian Children: National Story Banner Project
[unspecified] (Author)
Publication: The National Montessori Reporter,
vol. 9, no. 3
Date: Sep 1985
Pages: 6
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Language: English
Article
Teaching Children to Care Coming of Age in a Culture of "Me"
Cindy Acker
(Author)
Publication: Tomorrow's Child,
vol. 23, no. 2
Date: Jan 2015
Pages: 15–16
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Abstract/Notes: includes photos
Language: English
ISSN: 1071-6246
Video Recording
Discovering the Real Spiritual Child
Sofia Cavalletti
(Contributor)
, Silvana Quattrocchi Montanaro
(Contributor)
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Abstract/Notes: In this address to the 1999 National American Montessori Conference, Sofia Cavalletti draws on her experience with children. She identifies three characteristics -- joy, dignity and essentiality -- as necessary to meet the child's inner need for relationship and for a spiritual home. Silvana Montanaro addresses the child's development and in particular the child's ability to appreciate his or her place in the evolution of the universe and as a part of God's plan of salvation.
A Study on the Meaning of Occupational Therapy for Children with Disabilities in Montessori Education Through Work Activities / 작업활동을 통한 교육의 장애아 Montessori 작업치료로서의 의의
Publication: 지체.중복.건강장애연구 / Korean Journal of Physical, Multiple, & Health Disabilities,
vol. 57, no. 3
Date: 2014
Pages: 1-21
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Abstract/Notes: The purpose of this study was to investigate the meaning of occupational therapy for children with disabilities in Montessori education. For this, the study examined the features of work activities in Montessori education, which focused on the meaning and property, preceding principles and laws, and work level and organization of work activities. As well, the study examined the principles of concentration and normalization education, self-correction and individualized learning, sensitivity and motor education, and free activity and inter-social relationship education in Montessori education. Education for children with disabilities, especially, ADL training and occupational training considered as main contents in remedial education for people with disabilities, especially, children with multiple disabilities are particularly focused in Montessori remedial education. Children in Montessori Education not only are self-satisfied, but also do actual experience through spontaneous activities by learning motor, coordination, independence, and so on. Montessori Education has the meaning of occupational therapy, the domain of which includes functional O.T., diversional O.T., and pre-vocational O.T.. Montessori work education through activities has the function of occupational therapy mentioned above. Especially, according to the principles of Montessori work education, children with disabilities are able to learn work attitude, work behavior, and work basic function necessary for pre-vocational education through work activities. / 본 연구의 목적은 작업활동을 통한 Montessori교육의 장애아 작업치료로서의 의의를 밝히는데 있다. 이를 위하여 Montessori교육에서 작업활동의 의미와 특성, 작업활동의 선행원칙과 법칙, 작업의 단계와 조직화를 중심으로 Montessori교육에서의 작업활동의 특성을 고찰하였다. 그리고 Montessori작업활동의 원리로서 집중화 및 정상화교육의 원리, 자기교정교육 및 개별학습의 원리, 감각 및 운동교육의 원리, 자유활동 및 사회성교육의 원리를 알아보았다.
Montessori 교육은 장애아 직업전 작업치료로서의 의의를 지닌다. 작업(치료)교육의 영역에는 신체의 기능증진을 위한 작업치료(fuctional O.T.), 심리재활을 위한 작업치료(divertional O.T.) 및 직업재활을 위한 작업치료(prevocational O.T.)가 있다. 활동을 통한 Montessori 작업교육은 이상과 같은 작업치료의 기능을 한다. 특히 Montessori 작업교육의 원리에 따라 장애아동들은 직업교육이전에 필요한 작업에 임하는 자세, 태도, 행동 및 작업기초 기능을 작업활동을 통해서 학습할 수 있다.
Abstract/Notes: Compares and connects the cosmic awareness emerging in the elementary classroom to adolescent cosmic sensibility embedded in the experience of the Hershey Montessori Farm School. Provides examples of students' poetry to support Montessori's concept of valorization of personality as each individual turns toward maturity. (Author/TJQ)
Language: English
ISSN: 1522-9734
Article
The Scientist in the Casa: The Child as Scientist in the Making
Abstract/Notes: If a parent were to ask what science and technology are offered in a Montessori preschool, Ginni Sackett provides a comprehensive reply. By precisely defining the words science and technology with an expansion of those definitions from renowned biologist E. O. Wilson, alongside the "experiences we offer every day to the children in our Casas," we can honestly present the Casa as rich in science and technology. The hands, the senses, and the mind cultivate both interaction with the concrete world but also cultivate the imagination and clear judgment. In this way "every material and activity…is preparing each child to follow the scientific process." [This paper was presented at the NAMTA conference titled "A Montessori Integrated Approach to Science, Mathematics, Technology, and the Environment" in Portland, OR, Mar 31-Apr 3, 2016.]