Language: French

Language: English

Language: Japanese

ISSN: 0913-4220

Language: English

ISSN: 0042-8639

Abstract/Notes: Educational toys are toys that provide certain learning opportunities to users (children). Educational toys are one way to introduce children to learning through interesting media, without any coercion from teachers or parents. One of them is about introducing mathematics to children aged 3-6 years through educational toys. This is inseparable from the Covid-19 pandemic in Indonesia which requires all activities in the school environment to be temporarily moved to their respective homes. Therefore, the design of this educational toy is a strategy to optimize the learning process. The formulation of the design problem is how this educational toy can function effectively, efficiently and attractively when used by children based on Montessori education. The purpose of this design is to introduce children to basic mathematics through interesting educational toys, without being forced by parents. This educational toy design method adopts the Montessori educational method. The result of this design is an educational toy with counting functions from 1 to 10 and games based on Montessori learning, providing a more enjoyable learning experience. / Mainan edukatif adalah mainan yang memberikan kesempatan belajar tertentu kepada pengguna (anak-anak). Mainan edukatif merupakan salah satu cara untuk mengenalkan anak pada pembelajaran melalui media yang menarik, tanpa ada paksaan dari guru atau orang tua. Salah satunya tentang mengenalkan matematika pada anak usia 3-6 tahun melalui mainan edukatif. Hal ini tidak terlepas dari pandemi Covid-19 di Indonesia yang mengharuskan seluruh aktivitas di lingkungan sekolah untuk sementara dipindahkan ke rumah masing-masing. Oleh karena itu, perancangan mainan edukatif ini merupakan strategi untuk mengoptimalkan proses pembelajaran. Rumusan masalah perancangan ini adalah bagaimana mainan edukatif ini dapat berfungsi secara efektif, efisien dan menarik ketika digunakan oleh anak-anak berbasis pendidikan Montessori. Tujuan dari perancangan ini adalah untuk mengenalkan anak pada matematika dasar melalui mainan edukatif yang menarik, tanpa dipaksa oleh orang tua. Metode perancangan mainan edukasi ini mengadopsi metode edukasi Montessori. Hasil dari perancangan ini adalah sebuah mainan edukatif dengan fungsi berhitung dari 1 sampai 10 dan permainan berbasis pembelajaran Montessori, memberikan pengalaman belajar yang lebih menyenangkan.

Language: Indonesian

Language: English

Published: [S.I.]: [s.n.], 1997

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: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Bentley, 1964

Edition: American ed.

ISBN: 0-8376-0172-X

Abstract/Notes: Includes references.

Language: English

Language: English

ISSN: 1054-0040