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The Effect of Iteration on the Design Performance of Primary School Children
Available from: Springer Link
Publication: International Journal of Technology and Design Education, vol. 25, no. 1
Date: 2015
Pages: 1-23
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Abstract/Notes: Iteration during the design process is an essential element. Engineers optimize their design by iteration. Research on iteration in Primary Design Education is however scarce; possibly teachers believe they do not have enough time for iteration in daily classroom practices. Spontaneous playing behavior of children indicates that iteration fits in a natural way of learning. To demonstrate the importance of iteration for the design performance and understand what occurs in an optimized situation a study was conducted in a Dutch Montessori school. Four conditions were chosen to shape the design assignment; iteration, freedom of choice, collaboration and presentation. The choice for these conditions was inspired by the work of Montessori, and because of the positive effects on design performance during previous design and technology projects. This led to a concrete assignment, suitable for 6–8 years old, “Fold a piece of aluminum foil so it can hold the weight of marbles when it lies on the water. The more marbles it can hold the better.” Self correction was possible as the challenge lays in the ease to improve countable results. Clear results of iteration could be determined; an increasing sense of control and detailed insight in what to do for maximum results were found amongst the pupils. Additional literature about capability development and metacognition confirmed the value of the four conditions in relation to the observed results.
Language: English
DOI: 10.1007/s10798-014-9271-2
ISSN: 1573-1804
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L’invenzione linguistica alla scuola primaria: la didattica dell’italiano nell’esperienza montessoriana [Language Invention in Primary School: Teaching of Italian in a Montessori Experience]
Available from: Pensa Multimedia
Publication: Giornale Italiano della Ricerca Educativa / Italian Journal of Educational Research, vol. 10, no. Special Issue
Date: 2017
Pages: 75-88
Europe, Italy, Language acquisition, Montessori schools, Scuola Montessori Milano (Milan, Italy), Southern Europe
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Abstract/Notes: In this paper we will present certain aspects of teaching Italian in the experimental language laboratory of the Montessori School of Milan. The laboratory consists of a series of meetings between teachers and researchers, featuring lessons conducted in class by researchers with the aim of creating a secret language together, and eventually its imaginary world. Furthermore, the teaching methodology will be set out in a consistent methodological and psychopedagogical framework as a support for learning Italian as a first and as well as second language. In particular, language productions will be analysed from a sociocultural perspective by considering secret languages as new cultural artefacts that help develop socio-relational competence, that is both self-regulating and metacognitive.
Language: Italian
ISSN: 2038-9744
Article
Overcoming the 7 Primary Objections to Establishing Gardening Programs with Young Children
Publication: Tomorrow's Child, vol. 1, no. 5
Date: Oct 1993
Pages: 6–7
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Language: English
ISSN: 1071-6246
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A Triumph for Montessori [Muraikh Independent Primary School, Qatar]
Publication: Montessori International, vol. 81
Date: Oct 2006
Pages: 20–21
Asia, Middle East, Qatar, Western Asia
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Language: English
ISSN: 1470-8647
Article
Mary Ruffing Montessori Teacher Scholarship Fund
Publication: AMS News, vol. 3, no. 1
Date: 1972
Pages: 2
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Language: English
ISSN: 0065-9444
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The Primary Group: Ages Five to Eight
Available from: University of Connecticut Libraries - American Montessori Society Records
Publication: The Constructive Triangle (1974-1989), vol. 3, no. 1
Date: Spring 1976
Pages: 16-20
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Language: English
ISSN: 0010-700X
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The Status of Montessori Schools in Maryland
Available from: University of Connecticut Libraries - American Montessori Society Records
Publication: The Constructive Triangle (1974-1989), vol. 1, no. 1
Date: Winter 1974
Pages: 31-37
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Language: English
ISSN: 0010-700X
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Seton Montessori School Statistical Summary
Available from: University of Connecticut Libraries - American Montessori Society Records
Publication: The Constructive Triangle (1965-1973), vol. 6, no. 1
Date: Summer 1970
Pages: 20-21
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Language: English
ISSN: 0010-700X
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1969-70 Summary Report to the Board
Available from: University of Connecticut Libraries - American Montessori Society Records
Publication: The Constructive Triangle (1965-1973), vol. 6, no. 1
Date: Summer 1970
Pages: 33-34
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Language: English
ISSN: 0010-700X
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Summary of the 3-6 Sector AMS Teacher Training Committee
Available from: University of Connecticut Libraries - American Montessori Society Records
Publication: The Constructive Triangle (1965-1973), vol. 5, no. 3
Date: Winter 1969-1970
Pages: 10-42
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Abstract/Notes: Includes: Summary; Rationale and Standards for Recommended Montessori 3-6 Teacher Training Program: A Preliminary Outline; Organizational Requirements for an AMS Approved 3-6 Teacher Training Course; Basic Requirements for the Student-Teacher Candidate for an AMS, 3-6 Diploma; Recommended Guidelines for Identification of Student Teaching Sites and Supervisory Personnel; Job Description for the Supervisory Teacher of Student-Teacher; and Job Responsibilities of a Professional Montessori Educator.
Language: English
ISSN: 0010-700X