Language: Korean

Abstract/Notes: Dal testo del discorso commemorativo tenuto dal Prof. Nazareno Padellaro in occasione della cerimonia svoltasi a Roma, in Campidoglio, nel maggio 1962 nella ricorrenza del decennale della morte di Maria Montessori. [From the text of the commemorative speech given by Prof. Nazareno Padellaro on the occasion of the ceremony held in Rome, in Campidoglio, in May 1962 on the 10th anniversary of the death of Maria Montessori.]

Language: Italian

Published: Roma, Italy: Comitato italiano dell'OMEP, 1967

Abstract/Notes: The Montessori educational method represents a timeless pedagogical value. It is recognizable to everyone whose goals is directed towards freedom and complete development and self-development of the child. One of the most powerful arguments and indicators of the quality of the Montessori system is its persistence for more than a century, and its worldwide distribution. The idea of a child as an absorbing mind, whose hands should be occupied and stimulated by play, learning, creative materials in a special environment, is globally accepted and implemented through the programs and work of numerous Montessori kindergartens, schools, associations and associations in the world. Maria Montessori's pedagogical conception is shown through her life and work, and then structured through three basic elements of Montessori education: 1) Montessori environment, 2) Didactic Montessori materials, and 3) Education of Montessori teachers. In the research part of the work, the teachers' attitudes were examined with the aim of creating an insight into the knowledge of the Montessori Method and determining the respondents' agreement with the basic Montessori principles. The expressed interest of the teachers in this research in the Montessori Method, as well as the existence of organizations and associations that develop Montessori ideas, represent fertile ground for the formation of accredited Montessori institutions in Serbia, which is currently not the case. The results of this research can be helpful in the development and application of the Montessori Method in our area, and represent guidelines for new research, especially in the field of student education and professional development of teachers about the importance and impacts of Montessori education on changes in the traditional system. The practical implications of the work are reflected in the encouragement of new research and ideas in theory and practice, which opens up new possibilities for developing Montessori education in Serbia.

Language: English

DOI: 10.22190/FUTLTE220930018A

ISSN: 2560-4619, 2560-4600

Abstract/Notes: María Montessori is one of the most remembered authors of the Active Education. His works have been an important reference for the production of discourse in education and pedagogy in the last century. However, despite its relevance, the work of the Italian has had appropriations that, in many cases, do not coincide with her pedagogical principles, her philosophical foundations, or her conception of the child. This paper proposes a direct review of some of his works, located at different moments of his intellectual production, in order to discuss some of his concepts and ideas.

Language: Spanish

DOI: 10.17227/pys.num58-17207

ISSN: 2500-6436, 0121-2494

Language: Italian

ISSN: 0042-7241

Abstract/Notes: A high-quality, foundational education offers lifelong benefits for young children. The problem is that working memory in pre-school-aged children is declining and could be impaired by the extraneous cognitive load imposed during engagement with screen media apps and/or preschool programs. Although the pedagogical practices associated with Montessori preschool programs have been found supportive of cognitive load germane to learning and improved working memory, they have not been fully considered in relation to preschoolers' screen media use. The cognitive load created by screen media apps could affect their usefulness as learning tools. The purpose of this quantitative study was to discover any links between preschoolers’ working memory function; passive, active and/or total screen time; and Montessori preschool program exposure. The study was conducted through the lenses of the executive function construct and cognitive load theory. Data on children’s working memory and screen time were collected from a convenience sample of 60 parents: 30 Montessori, and 30 non-Montessori. Parents completed a one-time administration of BRIEF-P and Screen Time Questionnaires on behalf of their child. Findings from multiple regression analysis indicated no link between Montessori preschool exposure or parent-controlled total, passive, or active screen time; and young children’s working memory, although a significant inverse relationship was found between active screen time and Montessori exposure. The results could inform virtual and hands-on pedagogical protocols that support working memory and improve pre-school-aged children’s learning and preparation for life. Each incidence of successful learning for a precious young child is a positive social change.

Language: English

Published: Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2022

Abstract/Notes: The current educational climate poses challenges for both the educator and learner when it comes to deep learning. A significant part of the solution lies in providing both time and space wherein a deep learning can occur, despite the challenges. After situating the SALT Approach (acronym for Scripture and Liturgy Teaching Approach), progressing from its doctoral study roots, the paper unpacks ways that the SALT approach harnesses time to facilitate deep thinking. The pedagogical ways discussed can also be adapted for use across the curriculum, as the ‘toolbox’ of ideas in the final section of the paper summarizes elements that can facilitate a classroom climate and setting leading to peace and productivity in the learning space.

Language: English

DOI: 10.3390/rel14040513

ISSN: 2077-1444

Abstract/Notes: The purpose of this action research project was to investigate the effects of music and visual cues on transition times. This research took place in a Primary Montessori classroom with children ranging from 3-5 years of age in a public, partial magnet, urban K3-8th school. Data was collected for four weeks using a transition time log, behavior tally sheets, teacher journal, and student attitude scales. The results of the study showed a slight decrease in transition times, and a larger decrease in disruptive behaviors using both music and visual cues. Although the transition time decreases were less than expected, the larger decrease in disruptive behaviors had a positive impact on the classroom environment throughout the day. Implications include extending the length of the study to see if there is a more significant decrease in transition times and extending the visual cues into the work cycle to create a more peaceful work time.

Language: English

Published: St. Paul, Minnesota, 2017

Abstract/Notes: This study examined the nature of circle time within early childhood Montessori classrooms in the United States of America. We explored literature pertaining to the history and development of circle time as well as circle time research in preschool and kindergarten settings. Unable to find writings or research specific to Montessori circle time practices, we crafted a 30-question survey for early childhood Montessori teachers to determine basic information about their circle time approaches. The survey asked participants about demographic information, circle time logistics, circle time activities, reactions to circle time, planning and preparation, and the morning work cycle. Using social media and direct emails, we gathered over 300 responses from 50 states and the District of Columbia; a total of 276 participants completed the full survey. Results focused on five different areas: time - the frequency, duration, and scheduling of circle time; attendance - who joined circle time and for how long; teacher preparation - participants’ training and planning approaches; circle time programming - the most common and popular activities; the morning work cycle – its relation to circle time. Results revealed that 92% of survey participants have circle time every day or most days; most participants hold circle time as the last event of the morning for generally 20 minutes or less; the most common circle time events were show and tell, calendar work, vocabulary lessons, Grace and Courtesy lessons, read aloud discussions, dancing and movement, snack time, general conversation, read aloud (stories), and birthday celebrations. Most participants had a work cycle that lasts less than three hours. This study promotes reflection on the importance and meaning of circle time in Montessori classrooms in relation to its apparent absence in Dr. Montessori’s writings.

Language: English

Published: River Falls, Wisconsin, 2021

Language: English

Published: Roma, Italy: Ente Opera Montessori, 1950