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ISSN: 1522-9734

Abstract/Notes: Discusses the development of the Montessori Farm School in Huntsburg, Ohio, summarizing prototype activities of the Erdkinder project and discussing psychological and pedagogical outcomes. Considers areas of struggle in how the school opened and includes diagrams for linking pedagogical and work experiences. Describes community transformations through authentic work necessary for the continuing development of the Erdkinder program. (JPB)

Language: English

ISSN: 1522-9734

Abstract/Notes: Uses established Montessori analogies, metaphors, and abstract keys to examine the mental organization and practical experiences forming the spiritual foundations for the Erdkinder vision of connecting learning to moral behavior and practical experiences for adolescents. (Author/KB)

Language: English

ISSN: 1522-9734

Abstract/Notes: Describes the process of designing a residential working farm for adolescents, beginning with an overview of its philosophical and theoretical foundations, followed by a description of a recent tour of non-Montessori farm schools in New England, and ending with a preliminary plan for combining theory and practice. (Author)

Language: English

ISSN: 1522-9734

Abstract/Notes: Erdkinder is a superior way to integrate academic studies with work experience, community action, and economic activity. Erdkinder actualizes Cosmic Education, making its unity, common purpose, interdependency, and cooperation a way of life. Erdkinder principles could help organize the urban Montessori adolescent work, providing a comprehensive framework for classifying and rethinking current Montessori adolescent experiments. (KDFB)

Language: English

ISSN: 1522-9734

Abstract/Notes: Claims that Montessori's educational theory for 12- to 18- year olds, Erdkinder, should be considered as an educational alternative. Erdkinder, or "earth child," refers to observing children and, accordingly, creating a suitable environment. The task for education at this age is the creation of the socially conscious individual. Claims that regular school is a challenge to Erdkinder. (MOK)

Language: English

ISSN: 1522-9734

Language: English

ISSN: 1522-9734

Abstract/Notes: Summarizes recent work of the Montessori Teacher Education Collaborative Erdkinder Study Project which is starting up an Erdkinder community, The Montessori Farm School. Explains how the fundamentals for an Erdkinder plan are developed from children's actual experience of working on the land and from their integrated program of study. (JS)

Language: English

ISSN: 1522-9734

Language: English

ISSN: 1522-9734

Abstract/Notes: Describes three projects: (1) the Laufenburg Ranch Project, a historical organic farm and agricultural and environmental education center; (2) the Hershey Montessori School's efforts to teach adolescents about the earth; and (3) the Lake Country School, which developed a farm campus and nature center as an integral part of its educational program.

Language: English

ISSN: 1522-9734