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Article
Using the Cosmic Curriculum of Dr. Montessori Toward the Development of a Place-Based Indigenous Science Program
Available from: University of Kansas Libraries
Publication: Journal of Montessori Research, vol. 7, no. 2
Date: 2021
Pages: 12-24
Cosmic education, Indigenous communities, Indigenous peoples, Montessori method of education
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Abstract/Notes: Indigenous educators desire to use culturally restorative and decolonized pedagogies reflective of their own cultural values and beliefs in their science programs but have lacked models for how to start. They also often lack confidence in their ability to teach the sciences. This three-year qualitative case study used grounded theory methodology to discover (a) how Hawaiian language immersion (HLC) K–6 educators used Maria Montessori’s Cosmic Curriculum for the creation of a science program based on Hawaiian epistemology and cultural values and (b) why the Cosmic Curriculum appealed to the HLC educators. Five key themes emerged: (a) the notion of creation as interconnected and relational, (b) an epistemological similarity regarding how people learn, (c) using timelines as organizing cognitive structures, (d) a focus on the natural sciences, and (e) the use of storytelling and key lessons to engage students. Participants stated that they felt successful in creating science curriculum and teaching the sciences as they adapted the above aspects of Dr. Montessori’s Cosmic Curriculum. Future research should be conducted to discover if her Cosmic Curriculum can be adapted for use in other types of non-Montessori program and whether this kind of science program could encourage students to choose the sciences as a career choice.
Language: English
ISSN: 2378-3923
Article
Care Givers’ Knowledge of Integrating the Montessori; Indigenous Communicative Teaching Methods and Reggio Emilia in Early Child Care Education
Available from: African Journals Online
Publication: AFRREV IJAH: An International Journal of Arts and Humanities, vol. 6, no. 3
Date: 2017
Pages: 127-140
Africa, Indigenous communities, Indigenous peoples, Nigeria, Sub-Saharan Africa, West Africa
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Abstract/Notes: Studies have identified the mismatch between theory and practice as the main reason for gap between the intended and the achieved curriculum objectives. The early childcare education is no exception. Theories of child development emphasize that children learn best through play and self-discovery. Unfortunately, research results revealed that caregivers do not adhere to the prescribed pedagogy and since pedagogy stems from the theory of the nature of the learner and how he learns; it implies that failure to use the right pedagogy adversely affects the achievement of the objectives. The study therefore sought to identify caregivers’ knowledge of integrating Montessori, Indigenous Communicative Teaching and Reggio Emilia approaches in Early Childhood Care Education in Owerri Educational zone, Imo State, Nigeria. The study is a descriptive survey with the population comprising all caregivers in government approved pre-primary schools totalling 119, using a 39-item questionnaire and percentages as well as chi square for data analyses. Results showed that respondents were not knowledgeable. Recommendations include the need to monitor caregivers to ensure compliance to stipulated policy.Keywords: childcare education, caregivers
Language: English
DOI: 10.4314/ijah.v6i3.11
ISSN: 2227-5452
Book Section
The Need for Indigenous Montessori Teacher Education
Available from: American Montessori Society
Book Title: Equity Examined: How to Design Schools and Teacher Education Programs Where Everyone Thrives
Pages: 42-44
Indigenous communities, Indigenous peoples, Montessori method of education - Study and teaching, Montessori method of education - Teachers, Teacher training, Teachers
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Language: English
Published: New York, New York: American Montessori Society, 2023
ISBN: 978-1-66789-269-6
Book Section
Language and Culture Erasure: An Indigenous Perspective
Available from: American Montessori Society
Book Title: Equity Examined: How to Design Schools and Teacher Education Programs Where Everyone Thrives
Pages: 31-32
Indigenous communities, Indigenous peoples
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Language: English
Published: New York, New York: American Montessori Society, 2023
ISBN: 978-1-66789-269-6
Article
Montessori in an Indigenous Community
Publication: Montessori Articles (Montessori Australia Foundation)
Date: n.d.
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Language: English
Doctoral Dissertation (Ph.D.)
Perspectives on Montessori: Indigenous Inquiry, Teachers, Dialogue, and Sustainability
Available from: American Montessori Society
Maria Montessori - Biographic sources, Maria Montessori - Philosophy, Montessori method of education - Criticism, interpretation, etc., Montessori method of education - Teachers, Sustainability, Teachers
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Abstract/Notes: This research aimed to deepen understanding about effective Montessori teachers and broaden the context of the topic by examining aligning Montessori theory with Indigenous theory and sustainability theory. The research was guided by an Indigenous research paradigm and involved using appreciative inquiry and tapping into the wisdom of experienced Montessori educators, considered as coresearchers and elders. Using Bohm’s dialogue process, six small groups of elders pondered together about the essence of Montessori and their insights about teachers who effectively implement the Montessori concept. The total of 20 coresearchers concluded that the essence of Montessori was when Montessori became a way of life, a process, coresearchers believed, is lifelong. The elders determined effective Montessori teachers are those who can apply the Montessori concept in their classroom. Key attributes of effective Montessori teachers included ability to trust, exercise keen observation skills, and develop mindfulness. One insight offered for teacher educators included allowing more time for adult learners to practice implementation of the theory. For administrators, elders believed that teachers’ development unfolds just as students’ and requires in-kind support. Findings help inform prospective and current Montessori teachers, teacher educators, and school administrators. Findings show an alignment between Maria Montessori’s educational theory and how it is practiced, reveal the complex nature of the Montessori concept, and indicate Montessori education fosters a sustainability mindset.
Language: English
Published: Prescott, Arizona, 2017