Language: English

ISSN: 1470-8647

Abstract/Notes: The Alpha point of the authors' life as a Montessori educator began in 1959, when he was a graduate student studying philosophy at Fordham University in the Bronx, New York. While studying the works of the great American philosopher William James, the author came across the writings of Maria Montessori and immediately became captivated by her insights concerning the development of the virtuous child through personal experiential learning. He wrote a paper comparing her observations with those of John Dewey and afterward set out to find an opportunity to place himself in some elementary school so he might observe and encourage this philosophical development of children. His teaching career began teaching Philosophy and Latin in a school in Greenwich, Connecticut to children from very privileged families. He then describes the omega point of his career as having been called to serve the very poorest of children housed in an orphanage in Ladyville, a small village in Belize, in Central America. As a veteran Montessorian, he had been asked to help the Liberty Children's Home in Ladyville build and equip a world-class Montessori school.

Language: English

ISSN: 1054-0040

Language: English

DOI: 10.2307/1129185

ISSN: 0009-3920, 1467-8624

Abstract/Notes: Many aspects of Montessori reading instruction inherently help meet the needs of children with dyslexia. Various Montessori materials can be used to help students with dyslexia master phonics, syntax, and other aspects of written language. Montessori environments are language-rich and replete with opportunities for practice with decoding, increasing fluency, and improving reading comprehension.

Language: English

Published: Washington, D.C., 2016

Abstract/Notes: Dr. Frederic Burk, superintendent of the State Normal School, yesterday afternoon explained the Montessori system of instruction to the members of the Parents Teacher Club. A class new is being taught in the primary department of the school, according to the Montessori methods with great...

Language: English

Abstract/Notes: In this article author Prairie Boulmier writes that Paul Tough, author of "How Children Succeed," has emerged as a visible and respected voice on education reform and research in the U.S. Boulmier describes "How Children Succeed" and its focus on an increasing knowledge base that supports so-called "noncognitive" skill development in children--including traits like curiosity, self-control, and character--and programs such as Tools of the Mind and the KIPP character education program. Boulmier points out that although Tough admits he has not yet seen the perfect solution, he still offers a challenging view of what education reform could look like if schools cared more about noncognitive skills. "How Children Succeed" (2012) is described as a compelling overview of decades of research, looking deeply into programs, teachers, mentors, and students who are challenging the American view of education. The hope that the focus in education appears to be shifting toward emotional regulation, executive functioning, and character traits should be encouraging to those involved in the Montessori movement.

Language: English

ISSN: 1054-0040

Abstract/Notes: New Child Care Course from LMC

Language: English

Language: English

Language: English

ISSN: 1054-0040

Language: English

Published: New York: Putnam's sons, 1969