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Wangari's Trees Of Peace: A True Story From Africa/Unbowed: A Memoir

Available from: ProQuest

Publication: Montessori Life, vol. 21, no. 1

Pages: 52-53

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Language: English

ISSN: 1054-0040

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Montessori Education in Africa: Themes and Examples Across the Continent

Book Title: The Bloomsbury Handbook of Montessori Education

Pages: 333-342

Africa, Early childhood care and education, Early childhood education, Maria Montessori - Biographic sources, Montessori method of education - History

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Abstract/Notes: There are currently Montessori schools in 33 African countries, primarily in early childhood education. This brief overview examines the diversity of Montessori practice throughout the African sub-continent, from the 1920s to today including private, philanthropic and government-funded efforts, as a racist, colonial project as well as part of efforts to decolonize education, to make it culturally responsive and empower communities, particularly in African rural areas. There are elite, private Montessori schools around Africa and Montessori practitioners have also developed innovative, affordable models for expanding Montessori, including sponsoring training and creating materials locally. In addition, they have demonstrated how key Montessori components can be aligned with aspects of African culture, including respecting the child, building independence, and cultivating peace, community, and a connection with nature. The chapter concludes with brief case studies of contemporary Montessori practice in South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt and Morocco.

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

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Montessori in South Africa: The Challenge, the Dream, and the Promise

Publication: NAMTA Journal, vol. 24, no. 1

Pages: 61-68

Africa, Montessori method of education - History, North American Montessori Teachers' Association (NAMTA) - Periodicals, Southern Africa, Southern Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa

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Abstract/Notes: Discusses the history of the Montessori movement in South Africa. Outlines the contributions and learnings from Montessori's 21 years in South Africa. Asserts that Montessorian actions in Africa have relevance to Montessori internationally. (JS)

Language: English

ISSN: 1522-9734

Article

Montessori in the Developing World - 33 Years of Experience in Africa

Publication: Montessori Articles (Montessori Australia Foundation)

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Language: English

Report

Multigrade Teaching: A Review of Selected Literature and Implications for Teacher Education and Training in South Africa

Africa, Nongraded schools, South Africa, Southern Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa

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Language: English

Published: [S.I.], 2008

Article

Winds of Change [The Willows school, Bordeaux, South Africa]

Publication: Montessori Education, vol. 8, no. 6

Pages: 20–21

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Language: English

ISSN: 1354-1498

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True Freedom [Zama school, Daveyton, South Africa]

Publication: Montessori Education, vol. 7, no. 4

Pages: 12–13

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Language: English

ISSN: 1354-1498

Article

Let's Change the Conversation about Africa

Available from: ProQuest

Publication: Montessori Life, vol. 32, no. 4

Pages: 34-37

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Abstract/Notes: [...]the first time I saw a wild animal in person was at a Ugandan zoo at the age of 12. The Baganda people (as well as the people of other African ethnic groups) attach great importance, pride, and respect to their king and kingdoms, as well as to regional leaders called chiefs. Invite individuals to your classroom to share cultural artifacts, languages, clothing, food, music, and anything else that will enrich children's understanding of the African continent and its people and expand their worldview Now, 8 years into my career as a Montessori teacher, I am lucky that I have the platform and the tools to help young children appreciate and celebrate cultural diversity. While it's true that the African continent is home to a number of major national parks, with some of the world's most fascinating animals, especially the "Big Five" (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo), reducing an entire continent to just animals is a dangerous distortion of perspective for curious young minds.

Language: English

ISSN: 1054-0040

Article

African Safari

Publication: Montessori Life, vol. 2, no. 3

Pages: 37

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Language: English

ISSN: 1054-0040

Report

Montessori in South Africa: An Overview of Needs and Development

Africa, Montessori method of education, South Africa, Southern Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa

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Language: English

Published: [S.I.], 1995

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