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Article
What Is the Ideal Infant Group Care Environment: Montessori Nido Versus Infant Daycare Programs
Publication: NAMTA Journal, vol. 39, no. 2
Date: Spring 2014
Pages: 149-167
Caregivers - Family relationships, Child development, Classroom environments, Early childhood education, Montessori method of education, North American Montessori Teachers' Association (NAMTA) - Periodicals, Prepared environment, Teacher training
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Abstract/Notes: Emily Shubitz appreciates the Nido and all of its facets and is well aware of the pioneers--Adele Costa Gnocchi and Silvana Montanaro--as she emphasizes the Nido being a developmental force rather than just a babysitting source. Her list for creating a Nido environment is thoughtful, extensive, and inclusive: home-like wood furniture, soft rugs, and custom shelves. She stresses that individualized movement in multi-age groups creates rich interactions, such as when snacks are served at a small table, parents help in the Nido, and children nap at different times. Toilet training is a step to early independence, and cloth diapers are preferred. Emily Shubitz emphasizes the importance of the Nido, where children begin life challenged but willingly work to their potential. [This talk was presented at the NAMTA conference titled "Montessori from Birth to Six: In Search of Community Values," Minneapolis, MN, November 7-10, 2013.]
Language: English
ISSN: 1522-9734
Book
The Ideal Montessori Environment for Children Ages 2 and a Half-6
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Language: English
Published: New York, New York: American Montessori Society, 1983
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The Montessori Approach and the Education of the Deaf Preschool-Child: Can This Approach, Based on Intrinsic Motivation and That Prepares the Environment for Intentionality in Learning, Aid Cognitive Development and Therefore General Development?
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Language: English, Norwegian
Published: [Oslo, Norway]: Statens spesiallärerhögskole, 1982
Book Section
Building a Montessori Environment in Lublin: Past, Present, and Future Perspective
Book Title: Perspectives on Montessori
Pages: 161-180
Eastern Europe, Europe, Montessori method of education - Criticism, interpretation, etc., Poland
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Language: English
Published: Deventer, The Netherlands: Saxion Progressive Education University Press, 2022
Edition: 1st edition
ISBN: 978-94-92618-56-6
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Maria Montessori Envisioned Physics as Part of the Environment
Available from: ERIC
Book Title: The Relevance of Montessori Today: Meeting Human Needs-Principles to Practice. AMI/USA National Conference (Bellevue, Washington, July 25-28, 1996)
Pages: 64-70
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Abstract/Notes: This set of proceedings from the Association Montessori International (AMI/USA) 1996 conference contains the conference schedule and 20 presentations.
Language: English
Published: Washington, D.C.: American Montessori International of the United States (AMI/USA), 1997
Reading Achievement and Perceptions Regarding the Multi-age Classroom Environment
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Language: English
Published: Vermillion, South Dakota, 2008
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PEARL “Emotional Empathic and Proximal Learning-Educational Environment” Project
Available from: Panevėžio r. pedagogų švietimo centras (Lithuania)
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Abstract/Notes: The Erasmus+ KA201 project PEARL “Emotional Empathic Proximal Learning-Educational Environment” (2018-1-IT02-KA201-048515) is a project that aims to develop and validate an educational model, innovative and replicable at an international level, aimed at the very first childhood, 0–6 years, which favors the growth of children through an empathic and emotional proximal learning educational environment based on group activities. With PEARL Education Model, it is aimed to develop an emotional, emphatic and proximal learning environment. In this article, The PEARL Education Model, its features and experimental design of the project is introduced. To get more information about the project, visit: https://pearl-project.org/ webpage.
Language: English
Published: Ankara, Turkey, 2021
Thesis
Autism in Early Childhood Education Montessori Environments: Parents' and Teachers' Perspectives
Available from: Auckland University of Technology - Institutional Repository
Australasia, Australia and New Zealand, Autism, Autism in children, Children with disabilities, Montessori method of education, New Zealand, Oceania, Parent and child, Parent-teacher relationships, Special education, Teacher-student relationships
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Abstract/Notes: There is very little research about children with Autism in Montessori early childhood education in Aotearoa New Zealand. This study examined parents’ and teachers’ perspectives of children with Autism attending Montessori early childhood education environments. This thesis documents literature that explores and critiques Montessori philosophy and the teaching of children on the Autism spectrum. The purpose of this study was to gain insights into the Montessori teaching approach in early childhood education, as a supportive environment for children with Autism in the early years. However, I discovered that the Montessori environment is less than ideal if the teachers do not understand Autism Spectrum Disorder and do not make allowances for the symptoms that present themselves. It was my intention to explore the factors that complemented both Montessori and the support of children with Autism with an approach that is conducive to learning and encourages positive behavioural patterns. The findings revealed three main indicators being identified as important. These were social competence, language and communication, and individual interests and sensory implications. However, not all findings were positive. The parents all agreed that the teachers needed to be flexible and understanding in their approach, and many Montessori teachers are strict in their routine and are not prepared to sway from their teaching method to assist a child with Autism. This study suggests that Montessori early childhood teachers would benefit from professional development in the areas of including children with special needs, particularly Autism Spectrum Disorder, particularly in regards to understanding the unique characteristics of children with Autism and how they can effectively use the Montessori philosophy, equipment and prepared environment to support each child’s learning and development. Suggestions for future professional learning for Montessori teachers include the provision of professional development in including children with “special needs”, particularly Autism Spectrum Disorder for Montessori early childhood teachers. It is not only the Montessori philosophy and the prepared environment that supports the child with Autism, but the teacher’s awareness of the child’s needs and a willingness to be flexible in their approach.
Language: English
Published: Auckland, New Zealand, 2015
Article
Effectiveness of Environment-Based Interventions for People with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
Available from: American Journal of Occupational Therapy
Publication: AJOT: American Journal of Occupational Therapy, vol. 65, no. 5
Date: 2011
Pages: 514-522
Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, Gerontology, Montessori method of education, Montessori therapy, Montessori-Based Dementia Programming (MBDP), Montessori-based interventions (MBI)
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Abstract/Notes: A systematic review of evidence for the efficacy of environment-based interventions on the affect, behavior, and performance of people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias was conducted as part of the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Evidence-Based Literature Review Project. Thirty-three reports met inclusion criteria. Results suggest that ambient music, aromatherapy, and Snoezelen® are modestly effective in reducing agitation but do not consistently have long-term effects. Visually complex environments that give the illusion of barriers deter people from wandering to unsafe places but do not reduce the urge to wander. Evidence that bright light therapy can aid in regulating mood and the sleep–wake cycle and thus help people remain awake during the day is preliminary. Montessori-based programming can be useful in matching activities to the person’s remaining skills. Further research is needed to evaluate the long-term effect, contraindications, and best dosages of these interventions.
Language: English
ISSN: 0272-9490, 1943-7676
Book Section
Learning in the Montessori School Environment
Book Title: The Bloomsbury Handbook of Montessori Education
Pages: 117-127
Classroom environments, Early childhood care and education, Early childhood education, Maria Montessori - Biographic sources, Maria Montessori - Philosophy, Montessori method of education - Criticism, interpretation, etc., Montessori method of education - Evaluation, Montessori method of education - History, Montessori schools, Prepared environment
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Abstract/Notes: This chapter discusses requirements for implementing Maria Montessori's concept of education in terms of the design of the environment, didactics, and the teacher’s role. It begins with the Casa dei Bambini, her first school in Italy. The chapter continues with a discussion of Montessori school design and architects who found inspiration through Montessori pedagogy. A common thread through the chapter is the concept of freedom and its prerequisites, children’s work with the didactic material and the materials’ relation to embodiment and variation theory.
Language: English
Published: New York, New York: Bloomsbury Academic, 2023
ISBN: 978-1-350-27561-4 978-1-350-27560-7 978-1-350-27562-1
Series: Bloomsbury Handbooks