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Montessori Children Often Turn Into Happy Adults
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Abstract/Notes: New research highlights the long-term benefits of a Montessori education.
Language: English
Published: Jan 3, 2022
Article
Dr. Maria Montessori and Her Houses of Childhood
Available from: HathiTrust
Publication: Pedagogical Seminary, vol. 18, no. 4
Date: 1911
Pages: 533-542
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Language: English
Doctoral Dissertation
Knowledge and attitudes of Montessori teachers of young children as a context for guiding normalization and self-construction process
Available from: ProQuest - Dissertations and Theses
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Abstract/Notes: The purpose of this study was (1) to investigate the degree of agreement between AMI trained Montessori teachers' knowledge and attitudes and Montessori's recommendations for guiding the process of normalization among young children and (2) to discover the reasons for differences from those recommendations. Normalization is the central process in the Montessori method. Except for a study by this investigator (Zener, 1993) guiding the process of normalization had not been researched since Montessori's work some forty-five to eighty-five years ago. Therefore, this investigation also provided current teacher experiences of guiding the process of normalization. One hundred sixty five Montessori teachers attending various regional and national conferences were surveyed with knowledge and attitude scales. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10% of the participants. Mean scale scores from 4.0 to 5.0 on a five degree Likert scale and a SD less than 1.0 were projected as satisfactory levels of agreement with Montessori's recommendations. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the scales, and content analysis was used to analyze the interviews. T-tests and ANOVAS indicated that demographic variables were not significant to the results. The study concluded that AMI trained Montessori teachers reflected a satisfactory degree of agreement with the recommended knowledge and attitudes (M = 4.25, SD =.31 and M = 4.50, SD =.34 respectively). Knowledge and attitude correlated (p $<$.01). Reasons for differences among teachers' knowledge and attitudes about guiding the process included using other aspects of Montessori theory, disagreement with Montessori, difficulty in carrying out the theory in practice, misinterpretations of scale items, and misunderstandings about Montessori's recommendations for guiding the process of normalization. Implications for children, teachers, parents, school administration, and teacher education included validation of teachers for the high level of consistency in their reflections on guiding the process of normalization. Recommendations for future research included developing a more complete theoretical understanding of the process of normalization, particularly the importance of respecting children's spans of concentration.
Language: English
Published: College Park, Maryland, 1994
Book
Montessori and Your Child: A Primer for Parents
Available from: Books to Borrow @ Internet Archive
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Abstract/Notes: Translated to: Greek (ed. 1980), Italian (1st ed., 1999).
Language: English
Published: New York, New York: Schocken, 1974
Edition: 1st ed.
ISBN: 0-8052-0520-9
Article
The Elementary Child's Place in the Natural World
Publication: NAMTA Journal, vol. 30, no. 1
Date: 2005
Pages: 107–113
North American Montessori Teachers' Association (NAMTA) - Periodicals
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Language: English
ISSN: 1522-9734
Article
Montessori Tactics: Bringing Children Together
Available from: Internet Archive
Publication: Montessori Observer, vol. 29, no. 2
Date: May 2008
Pages: 3
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Language: English
ISSN: 0889-5643
Article
Equal Opportunity for the Montessori Child
Publication: Montessori Life, vol. 7, no. 4
Date: 1995
Pages: 4
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Language: English
ISSN: 1054-0040
Book Section
God and the Child
Book Title: The Child in the Church
Pages: 3-20
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Language: English
Published: St. Paul, Minnesota: Catechetical Guild, 1965
Edition: [2nd edition]
Master's Thesis (Action Research Report)
The Effects of Interactivity, Scaffolding and Modeling on Children's Attention and Engagement During Read Aloud Time
Available from: St. Catherine University
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Abstract/Notes: In the early academic years, read aloud time is frequently incorporated in the daily classroom schedule. For our investigation, we wondered if certain strategies (interactivity, scaffolding, and modeling enthusiasm) would help to foster deeper connections, conversation, and literary skills when used during read aloud time. We observed teacher-directed read aloud time in two Montessori environments, one with toddlers ages 2-3, and one with elementary children ages 6-9. We used various sources of data collection methods to help us track student engagement and focus, with and without the strategies implemented. The results of the study showed that more children stayed focused and engaged longer during read aloud when the teacher used scaffolding, showed enthusiasm and was interactive while reading. When these strategies were not implemented during a read aloud time, children became more easily distracted and were less inclined to make related comments or ask questions. Interactivity, enthusiasm, and scaffolding helped the children to make insightful connections within the text and to their own lives. In order to make read aloud time a more effective learning experience in the classroom, these strategies can be practiced regularly. To continue to help foster early reading skills and maintain an interest in literacy, interactivity, scaffolding and enthusiasm can be implemented during every classroom read aloud time.
Language: English
Published: St. Paul, Minnesota, 2015
Article
Spirituality in Early Childhood Education
Available from: He Kupu
Publication: He Kupu - The Word, vol. 3, no. 5
Date: Nov 2014
Pages: 16-22
Australasia, Australia and New Zealand, Early childhood care and education, Early childhood education, Montessori method of education - Criticism, interpretation, etc., New Zealand, Oceania, Spirituality, Waldorf method of education - Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Abstract/Notes: Spirituality is an important dimension of the holistic development of young children, much like autonomy, resilience and responsibility. Unfortunately, it often remains as a forgotten area in early childhood education in many cultures (Zhang, 2012). Many people simply could not articulate the concept of spirituality concretely and some may confuse it with religion. Sokanovic and Muller (1999) pointed out that the definition of the term spirituality has little consensus of opinion throughout society, and has even, in specialised fields such as education, academia and religion sectors, various definitions. To explore the specific meaning of spirituality would be not only meaningful but of great significance for our understanding of the tenet of early childhood education and the national curriculum of New Zealand, Te Whāriki. Furthermore, spirituality is also a frequently discussed topic in many philosophies of early childhood education. For example, spiritual self or inner spirituality is recognised by Froebel and Pestalozzi (Froebel Web, 2014; Bruehlmeier, 2014), while spiritual development is further explored and integrated in teaching practices by Montessori and Steiner (Weinberg, 2009; Ullrich, 1994). Therefore, the task of this article is to try to define the term “spirituality” in the context of early childhood education, and explore spirituality as presented in the work of two early childhood theorists. Later, this article will also critically examine the aspect of spirituality in my own childhood education in China, and in relation to other contexts.
Language: English
ISSN: 1179 - 6812