Abstract/Notes: The essay examines the opinions formulated by the journal «Pro Infantia» about the Montessori method, within the lively debate that this approach elicited among both secular and Catholic groups. A review of the contents of the periodical – which was produced by La Scuola publishing house in Brescia – shows that after initially considering Montessori’s work with interest, the publication adopted a more prudent and critical attitude. This stance became more radically pronounced in the 1920s, when, despite growing attention to the Montessori method in some of the leading Catholic circles, «Pro Infantia» began to voice strong criticism of it. (English)

Language: Italian

ISSN: 1828-4582

Abstract/Notes: Since its existence, the subject of man has been difficult and painful to understand. Philosophical anthropology comes to the fore as the field that deals with the essence and function of man to make sense of him. Philosophical anthropology tries to evaluate man from his birth to death. By doing so, philosophical anthropology draws on various philosophers. The process of understanding man, which started with Kant, is shaped by names such as Scheler, Cassirer, Mengüsoglu, and Hartmann. In philosophical anthropology, besides these names, Maria Montessori, who assessed man as a child, is also significant. She contributed to philosophical anthropology by actualizing theoretical structures with the Montessori method of education, which is based on the understanding of a child who stands on his/her own feet and which presents a new perspective on the man. This study is considered important in terms of grounding the aforementioned contribution and guiding future studies on the subject.

Language: English

DOI: 10.29329/ijpe.2022.431.16

ISSN: 1554-5210

Abstract/Notes: This study explored how teachers have adapted the Montessori method in Saudi early childhood classrooms to align with Saudi socio-culture and Islamic practices. The study was framed using the socio-cultural theory. A qualitative multi-case study design was used to collect data from semi-structured interviews and on-site observations for four Saudi early childhood teachers in two Montessori classrooms in Saudi Arabia. The data were thematically analyzed manually and with NVivo software. The study results showed that the teachers encouraged children’s independence and freedom of choice in work time and during the classroom day, but limited their freedom during mini-lessons and circle times to meet religious or cultural expectations. The results also highlighted that the flexibility of the school culture and the Montessori method encouraged the teachers to cooperate in designing lessons and activities for the Saudi Montessori classroom context. The study found that the teachers integrated the Islamic and Saudi socio-cultural practices most in circle time, classroom activities, and the daily classroom routine to teach academic, social, and behavioral practices. The results also highlighted that the Montessori system and school rules encouraged organizing the classroom environment. The socio-cultural theory illuminated how the teachers’ adaptations of Montessori principles and Islamic and Saudi socio-cultural practices were affected by their background, beliefs, and experiences. Implications of the study were discussed and recommendations given for early childhood teachers, the Saudi Ministry of Education, and higher education programs. Further research could focus on comparative analysis between teachers implementing Montessori in Saudi Arabia and in a Western country to highlight the cultural influences on adapting the Montessori approach. Alternate abstract: استكشفت هذه الدراسة كيف قام المعلمون بتكييف طريقة مونتيسوري في فصول الطفولة المبكرة في السعودية لتتماشى مع الثقافة الاجتماعية السعودية والممارسات الإسلامية. كانت الدراسة مؤطرة باستخدام النظرية الاجتماعية والثقافية. تم استخدام تصميم دراسة نوعية متعددة الحالات لجمعبيانات من مقابلات شبه منظمة وملاحظات لأربعة معلمين سعوديين في مرحلة الطفولة المبكرة في فصلين دراسيين منتسوري في المملكة العربية السعوديةتم تحليل البيانات بشكل موضوعي يدويًا وباستخدام برنامجNVivo.أظهرت نتائج الدراسة أن المعلمين شجعوا استقلالية الأطفال وحرية الاختيار في وقت العمل وأثناء اليوم الدراسي ، ولكن. حدوا من حريتهم خلال الدروس المصغرة وأوقات الحلقة لمواكبة التوقعات الدينية أو الثقافية.كما أبرزت النتائج أن ثقافة المدرسة ومنهج مونتيسوري تحلوا بالمرونة والتي شجعت المعلمين على التعاون في تصميم الدروس والأنشطة لفصولهم الدراسية ووجدت الدراسة أن المعلمين قاموا بدمج الممارسات الاجتماعية والثقافية السعودية و الإسلامية بشكل أكبر في وقت الحلقة ، وأنشطة الفصل ، وروتين الفصل الدراسي اليومي.لتدريس الممارسات الأكاديمية والاجتماعية والسلوكية.أبرزت النتائج أيضًا أن نظام مونتيسوري وقواعد المدرسة شجعت على تنظيم بيئة الفصل الدراسيسلطت النظرية الاجتماعية والثقافية الضوء على تكيفات المعلمين مع مبادئ مونتيسوري والممارسات الاجتماعية والثقافية الإسلامية والسعودية وكيفية تأثرها بخلفيتهم .معتقداتهم وخبراتهمتمت مناقشة الآثار المترتبة على الدراسة وتقديم التوصيات.لمعلمي الطفولة المبكرة ، وزارة التربية والتعليم السعودية ، وبرامج التعليم العالييمكن أن تركز الأبحاث الإضافية على التحليل المقارن بين المعلمين الذين يطبقون مونتيسوري في المملكة العربية السعودية ودول غربية لتسليط الضوء على التأثيرات الثقافية على تكييف نهج مونتيسوري.

Language: English

Published: Tampa, Florida, 2022

Abstract/Notes: Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menguji secara empiris perkembangan kemampuan membaca awal anak usia dini kelompok A RA Tunas Mulia Dua Malang. Jumlah subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah putra dan  putri kelompok A yang berjumlah 11 orang. Pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara, dan pre-test dan post-test. Hipotesis   diuji menggunakan uji –t untuk melihat   perbedaan kemampuan  sebelum dan sesudah diberikan flashcard  flashcards, Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pendekatan Montessori flash playing cards memprediksi peningkatan kemampuan membaca awal anak kru A RA Tunas Mulia 2 Malang. Kontribusi signifikan kelompok eksperimen sebesar 4,37 dan kontribusi kelompok kontrol sebesar 0,64 terhadap peningkatan kemampuan membaca anak RA Tunas Mulia 2 Malang.

Language: Indonesian

ISSN: 2963-0339, 2984-6146

Abstract/Notes: The Montessori method is a method in the realm of child development education and is formulated based on Montessori theory. This method emphasizes the activities that are raised by the child by emphasizing the process of adapting the child's learning environment according to the stage of development. Mastery of reading skills in schools is one of the language competencies that must be taught. This study aims to describe how the Montessori method improves beginning reading skills in SD Negeri 1 Jatiwaringin students. This research method uses descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques in the form of oral, written test results, interviews and direct observation. The Montessori method seeks to help students develop cognitive, psychomotor, and affective abilities in students, by enabling children to learn according to their level of development.

Language: English

ISSN: 2808-8263, 2829-0976

Abstract/Notes: Language development in early childhood is crucial, particularly when it comes to literacy skills, which is why suitable teaching methods have to be employed during this stage. Unfortunately, current language instruction approaches in primary schools, especially for teaching English, are often criticized for being inadequate and lacking depth in addressing the interests and requirements of learners. In 1907, however, Dr. Montessori introduced a method recognized for its focus on pivotal developmental stages and personalized instruction tailored to meet the specific needs of each learner. The current study aims to investigate the extent to which the Montessori method is effective in teaching and learning early literacy skills related to CVC words as an alternative to traditional methods used in Algerian primary schools. To achieve this aim, a quantitative approach is adopted and a quasi-experimental research method is conducted in Polyglossia School ⎯El Hammamet⎯ and Excellence Academy ⎯Tebessa⎯ on two groups (experimental and control group) of 15 participants. Both groups underwent the same pretest and posttest about the target aspect related to literacy skills in question. It is assumed that the Montessori method would enhance the learner’s performance in literacy skills, no matter how old they are (3,4, or 5 years old) compared to the traditional method; and the findings proved this to be true as they indicate a significant development of literacy skills related to CVC words among the participants in the experimental group, with an effect size of 90%. This is attributed to the implementation of the Montessori method, using sensorial materials. Results attributed to the traditional method indicate a lesser improvement (40%). Based on a comprehensive analysis of the outcomes, it is recommended that the Montessori method be adopted totally or partially in language classes, as it has proven to be advantageous for teaching early literacy skills.

Language: English

Published: Tébessa, Algeria, 2023

Abstract/Notes: The Montessori method of teaching is founded on the idea that education should support rather than undermine a child’s natural abilities. Therefore, scientific research on children and an understanding of how development and learning work should serve as the foundation for education. A psychic force or ability is active through physical organs, causing the experience. The action of the structure acting as a proper origin and determining the force is seen from one perspective; the action of the feeling, which catches the practical and formally establishes experience, is seen from the opposite perspective. The use and development of the senses are stressed in the Montessori method. Doing this a child is observed and new ideas and methods are used to develop the senses in the child. This paper is an attempt to show the methods used by Dr. Montessori in her Children’s Houses to develop senses in children.

Language: English

ISSN: 2582-7421

Abstract/Notes: Modern educational space is "impregnated" with ideas of humanization and personality-oriented concept. In this regard, it becomes necessary to study and understand the potential of those pedagogical systems and techniques of a personal orientation that have taken their solid place in the educational space, having proved their importance, efficiency and productivity. One of the most striking representatives of ideas with a humanistic focus is the Italian teacher, psychologist, founder of the method of scientific pedagogy M. Montessori. The article discusses the positive and negative aspects of the developing method of M. Montessori.

Language: English

DOI: 10.5958/2249-7137.2021.01104.6

ISSN: 2249-7137

Language: Japanese

ISSN: 0913-4220

Language: Japanese

ISSN: 0913-4220