Language: Italian

ISSN: 0042-7241

Abstract/Notes: The 1944 lectures in Colombo, hitherto unpublished, are a treasure trove of the principles of the human science on which education should be based. Maria Montessori explains the child’s powers and points out the inability of the adult to recognise the child’s inherent capabilities. She makes some significant observations of the assimilation of languages by children and offers constructive ways of supporting their process. Conversational in tone, but yet profoundly moving the analogies and anecdotes weave a coherent narrative of child development. The historical document reaches Dr. Montessori’s voice to students across the years and are a clear call to awareness of the child’s needs and the true nature of his budding personality.

Language: English

Published: Chennai, India: Indian Montessori Foundation, 2019

ISBN: 978-81-936973-2-0

Language: English

Abstract/Notes: The first edition of 'The Absorbent Mind' was published in English by Kalakshetra (Madras, India) in 1949. In 1952, Montessori wrote a fully revised edition in Italian, published by Garzanti in 1952. This was the first Italian edition, entitled 'La Mente del Bambino'. This current edition is a translation by Claude Claremont of the Italian 1952 edition.

Language: English

Published: Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Montessori-Pierson Publishing Company, 2007

Series: The Montessori Series , 1

Abstract/Notes: Este trabajo presenta las ideas sobresalientes de Montessori. Examina el vínculo entre el enfoque de dicha filosofía y la enseñanza de inglés en Puerto Rico con énfasis de las posibilidades que ofrece tal metodología para obtener logros em la enseñanza de una segunda lengua. Finalmente, expone los retos que enfrenta el maestro que interesa estudiar y aplicar la filosofía Montessori en las escuelas públicas de Puerto Rico.

Language: Spanish

Published: Río Piedras, Puerto Rico, 2020

Abstract/Notes: El presente artículo recoge, en retrospectiva, la experiencia del Primer Congreso Pedagógico Nacional realizado en Colombia en 1917. Se ubican cuatro tensiones fundamentales: el manejo de las escuelas normales, los métodos de enseñanza, los textos y los programas escolares y, por último, las tensiones entre dos formas de pedagogía, la conservadora y la liberal. Además, se señala como uno de los avances principales la creación, en marzo de 1927, del Instituto Pedagógico Nacional, que al trasegar por el método Montessori y fomentar los principios de la escuela activa contribuyó a la modernización de la pedagogía en el país y, hacia mediados de siglo xx, la conformación de la Universidad Pedagógica Nacional (UPN). [This article takes a retrospective look at the experience from the First National Pedagogical Congress that took place in Colombia in 1917. Four fundamental tensions are identified: the management of normal schools, the teaching methods, the school texts and programs and, finally, the strains between two ways of pedagogical thinking, the conservative and the liberal. Furthermore, the creation of the National Pedagogical Institute in March 1927 is seen as one of the main breakthroughs that, by changing to the Montessori’s method and encouraging the progressive education’s principles, contributed to the pedagogical modernization of the country and, by mid-twentieth century, to the establishment of the National Pedagogical University (UPN). / Este artigo recolhe, em retrospectiva, a experiência do Primeiro Congresso Pedagógico Nacional realizado na Colômbia em 1917. Relacionam-se quatro tensões fundamentais: o gerenciamento das Escolas Normais, os métodos de ensino, os textos e os programas escolares e, por último, as tensões entre dois tipos de pedagogia, o conservador e o liberal. Além disso, como um dos avanços principais assinala-se a criação do Instituto Pedagógico Nacional, em março de 1927, que ao trasfegar pelo Método Montessori e fomentar os princípios da escola ativa, contribuiu à modernização da pedagogia no país e, por volta de meados do século xx, à conformação da Universidade Pedagógica Nacional (UPN).]

Language: Spanish

DOI: 10.17227/pys.num48-7380

ISSN: 2500-6436

Language: Italian

Published: Roma, Italy: Fefè Editore, 2020

ISBN: 978-88-949471-7-5

Series: Pagine Vere , 47

Abstract/Notes: Globally, nearly two-thirds of people with dementia reside in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), yet research on how to support people with dementia in LMIC settings is sparse, particularly regarding the management of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia. Understanding how best to manage these symptoms of dementia with non-specialist approaches in LMICs is critical. One such approach is a non-pharmacological intervention based on the Montessori method. To evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a culturally adapted, group-based Montessori intervention for care home residents with dementia and their study partners, who were paid care workers in Pakistan. This was a two-stage study: a cultural adaptation of the Montessori intervention and a single-arm, open-label, feasibility and acceptability study of 12 participant dyads. Feasibility and tolerability of the intervention and study procedures were determined through the recruitment rate, adherence to the protocol and acceptance of the intervention. Qualitative interviews were undertaken with the study partners. A pre–post exploratory analysis of ratings of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia, functional ability and quality of life were also conducted. The recruitment and retention rates of people with dementia were acceptable, and the intervention was well tolerated by participant dyads. Findings show a reduction in agitation levels and improvement in mood and interest for the activities. Feasibility studies of low-cost, easy-to-deliver and culturally adapted interventions are essential in laying the groundwork for subsequent definitive effectiveness and/or implementation trials for dementia in LMICs, where awareness and resources for dementia are limited.

Language: English

DOI: 10.1192/bjo.2020.49

ISSN: 2056-4724

Language: English

ISSN: 0004-6701

Language: English

ISSN: 0010-700X