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Report on the Seminar cum Workshops Organized by the Chotanagpur Montessorians at Ranchi on 3rd and 4th April 1971

Publication: Around the Child, vol. 14

Pages: 130-131

Asia, India, South Asia, Trainings

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Language: English

ISSN: 0571-1142

Master's Thesis (Action Research Report)

Supporting Narrative Writing Proficiency and Engagement in a Montessori Upper Elementary Classroom through the Writing Workshop Model and 6+1 Traits of Writing

Available from: St. Catherine University

Action research, Upper elementary

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Abstract/Notes: This action research project set out to determine the effects of daily writing workshop lessons, including the 6+1 Traits of Writing vocabulary, on student writing proficiency and engagement. An upper elementary classroom of 17 students, consisting of nine fourth graders and eight fifth graders, in an independent, suburban Montessori school participated in this study. Students completed a five-week narrative writing unit from Calkins, Ochs, & Luick’s (2017) Up the Ladder curriculum. The teacher-researcher collected data through observation, writing prompts scored using a 6+1 Traits of Writing rubric, student feedback forms, Bottomley, Henk, & Melnick’s (1997/1998) Writer Self-Perception Scale, and small group feedback sessions. The data suggested that students, particularly weaker writers, made gains in writing proficiency. Further research is necessary to determine if students would be more engaged in writing than other subjects and if classrooms with a full three-year age span would make similar gains in writing proficiency.

Language: English

Published: St. Paul, Minnesota, 2017

Master's Thesis (Action Research Report)

The Effects of Book Workshops on Emergent Reading Skills in Montessori Early Childhood

Available from: St. Catherine University

Action research

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Abstract/Notes: The purpose of this action research study was to increase preliteracy skills, confidence, and interest in reading in a Montessori early childhood environment through a reading workshop model. Given the pressure on teachers to create stronger readers at younger ages, this work discusses developmentally appropriate language tasks for children ages three- to six-years-old using the Montessori method and emergent literacy theory frameworks. Research suggests children who exhibit confidence and interest in reading develop strong preliteracy skills. These factors predict capable and active readers. For six weeks, a Montessori early childhood classroom of 14 students and three adult guides participated in daily 30-minute reading workshops. These workshops included a short explicit language lesson lasting under 10 minutes, followed by an extended free reading time. The development of preliteracy skills, student confidence in skills, and interest in reading were tracked through formative assessments, observation, student-teacher conferencing, and student self-assessments. After the intervention, an increase in preliteracy skills, interest, and confidence were noted. The students requested to continue reading workshops due to high interest. Further work is needed to analyze the development of reading skills through the reading workshop intervention.

Language: English

Published: St. Paul, Minnesota, 2020

Master's Thesis (Action Research Report)

Cultivating a Writer’s Identity: The Effect of Writing Workshop on Writing Proficiency and Confidence in an Intermediate Montessori Classroom

Available from: St. Catherine University

Action research

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Abstract/Notes: This action research investigated the effect of Writing Workshop on the writing proficiency and confidence of intermediate Montessori students. The study took place in a public community school of a major Canadian city with 24 participants of a grade 4, 5, and 6 Montessori classroom. Research was conducted over a six-week period and implemented Calkins, Ochs, and Luick’s (2017) Up the Ladder Writing Workshop Narrative Unit. Data was collected using writing samples scored by adapted 6+1 Traits of Writing Rubrics and students’ self-assessed scores using adapted 6+1 Traits of Writing Student Rubrics, adapted Bottomley et al.’s (1997/1998) Writer Self-Perception Scales, writing surveys, and observational field notes. The data demonstrated an increase in writing proficiency in 96% of students and feeling confident most of the time or always when writing by 31%. This action research recommends further research be done to supplement the Montessori language arts curriculum with Writing Workshop.

Language: English

Published: St. Paul, Minnesota, 2020

Article

Drama Workshop

Publication: AMI Elementary Alumni Association Newsletter, vol. 20, no. 1

Pages: 1–2

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Language: English

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Tales in Cosmic Education: A Summary of Marianne Moore's Workshop at Berea College, June 1983

Publication: AMI Elementary Alumni Association Newsletter, vol. 12, no. 3

Pages: 3

Cosmic education

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Language: English

Article

Art Workshop: Nurturing Creativity Through Art

Publication: AMI Elementary Alumni Association Newsletter, vol. 13, no. 2

Pages: 3

Art

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Language: English

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2002 Refresher Course–Hosted by AMI/USA and EAA; Heads of School Workshop [Austin, TX, February, 2002]

Publication: AMI/USA News, vol. 15, no. 2

Pages: 6–7

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Language: English

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2005 AMI/USA Workshops Dallas, TX

Publication: AMI/USA News, vol. 18, no. 1

Pages: 8–9

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Language: English

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2009 Refresher Course and Workshops

Publication: AMI/USA News, vol. 21, no. 3

Pages: 2–3

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Language: English

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