Language: English

ISSN: 0010-700X

Abstract/Notes: El presente trabajo de titulación tiene como finalidad elaborar un plan de actividades en base a la metodología de María Montessori para desarrollar de manera lúdica el ámbito lógico matemático en niños del Nivel Inicial, Sub Nivel II de la “Unidad Educativa Cristiana “Harvest School”. Para la ejecución de la presente propuesta se realizaron entrevistas a los padres de familias, expertos en el área psicológica y docentes con el objetivo de resaltar los beneficios que posee el método anteriormente mencionado para la enseñanza-aprendizaje del ámbito Lógico-Matemáticas en los procesos adquisitivos de las nociones básicas en los niños del Nivel de Educación Inicial. Además, en base a la observación se elaboró plantillas de evaluación para conocer cuáles son las destrezas iniciadas, en proceso o adquiridas que posee los infantes. En base a las plantillas elaboradas se pudo diseñar una serie de actividades que desarrollaban de manera integral diferentes ámbitos con la metodología Montessori.

Language: Spanish

Published: Guayaquil, Ecuador, 2017

Abstract/Notes: This study examines the differences between Montessori guides and public-school teachers regarding their knowledge and implementation of inclusive practices in the classroom using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). TPB claims that perceptions of attitudes, subjective norms, and behavioral control predict intentions to engage in a particular behavior. The present research utilized a mixed-methods approach to assess participants’ personal definitions of inclusive education and predict intention to perform inclusive practices from teachers’ attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control. Because public-school teachers are required to attend training, they were predicted to be more knowledgeable than Montessori guides about inclusive practices. Sixty-six teachers participated, but contrary to predictions, definitions provided by both public-school teachers (n = 35) and Montessori guides (n = 31) indicated poor understanding of inclusion with no differences between groups. Analysis of the TPB variables revealed significant differences in attitudes with Montessori guides expressing more positive attitudes than public-school teachers. Qualitative analyses supported this result as Montessori guides used more positive emotional terms in their definitions than public-school teachers who used more neutral terms. Multiple regression analysis showed that the TPB model predicted intention to perform inclusive practices (R2 = .73) with only perceived behavioral control and past behavior statistically significant predictors. These results indicate that despite positive attitudes, participants may lack sufficient, concrete understanding of strategies that would allow them to carry out inclusive practices. Results revealed that training is needed to clarify the definition of inclusion and provide actionable tasks for implementing inclusion in the classroom.

Language: English

Published: Killeen, Texas, 2021

Language: English

ISSN: 0010-700X

Language: English

ISSN: 0040-7887

Language: English

ISSN: 1071-6246

Abstract/Notes: Provides details about Miss Mildred Johnston and others who are headed to France to educate children under the auspices of the American Red Cross. This work appears to have been borne out of the work of the White Cross.

Language: English

Language: English

ISSN: 0040-7887

Language: English

ISSN: 0040-7887

Abstract/Notes: There will be a reception at Boyland on Monday afternoon from three-thirty o'clock until early evening, to which a general invitation is extended to all residents of Santa Barbara and Montecito, as well as visitors. The guests will be received, and tea will be served, in the large dining room on the top floor of the central building. Mrs. Helen L. Mabry, Mrs. Mollie Price Cook and Mrs. Rose Marie Travis will be assisted in receiving by Mrs. George Coleman, Miss Pearl Chase and Miss Madeline Edwards. Mrs. Charles Girvan and Mrs. Helen Hecker will preside at the tea tables.

Language: English