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The New Curriculum of Education in Kenya: a Linguistic and Education Paradigm Shift
Available from: eRepository at University of Nairobi, Kenya
Publication: International Journal of Novel Research in Education and Learning, vol. 5, no. 1
Date: 2018
Pages: 15-27
Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Sub-Saharan Africa
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Abstract/Notes: The current system of education in Kenya is the 8-4-4 structure, where children study for eight years of Basic (primary) education, four years of Secondary education and four years of University education. This system was introduced in 1985 to promote man-power capable of performing blue collar jobs, as compared to the former 7-6-3 system that targeted developing a local workforce to replace the British workforce who largely held white collar jobs in the new, independent Kenya. However, over the years, the 8-4-4 curriculum has been widely criticised for a myriad of reasons. The criticisms against this curriculum are that it is too heavily loaded with content, purely examinations-oriented, and generally violating the Rights of the Child by placing undue physical and psychological pressure on learners. In order to address this problem therefore, a new curriculum was hastily crafted and taken through a rushed pilot drive in April 2017 and is expected to replace the current 8-4-4 system by January 2018. Admittedly, this new education system addresses some of the weaknesses of the current 8-4-4 education system, since it is competency-based and focuses more on skills acquisition as opposed to a purely knowledge-based acquisition system. The issues addressed in this paper is how this new and hurriedly crafted curriculum (as well as the introduction of Free Secondary School Education) will be implemented by teachers who are yet to come to terms with the new paradigm shift of teaching and learning. The second issue addressed is whether the crafters of this system took into consideration children’s rights, or whether at all, the system was crafted from a child-centred perspective. The concerns are that apart from the manner in which this syllabus was been crafted and planned for implementation, if not reviewed comprehensively may not only violate the rights of future generations of children, but also enhance negative ethnicity from a linguistic perspective
Language: English
ISSN: 2394-9686
Book Section
Some Aspects of Maria Montessori of Particular Relevance to Special Education, Yet of General Significance to Regular Education
Book Title: Montessori and the Special Child
Pages: 22-26
Children with disabilities, Maria Montessori - Biographic sources, Montessori method of education, Special education
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Language: English
Published: New York: Putnam's sons, 1969
Article
A Theosophical Paradigm in Montessori Educational Thought: A Point of Contact with Steiner Educational Thought / モンテッソーリ教育思想にみる神智学的パラダイム--シュタイナー教育思想との接点 / A Theosophical Paradigm in Montessori Educational Thought: A Point of Contact with Steiner Educational Thought
Publication: Montessori Kyōiku / モンテッソーリ教育 [Montessori Education], no. 39
Date: 2006
Pages: 50-68
Montessori method of education, Theosophy, Waldorf method of education
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Abstract/Notes: This is an article from Montessori Education, a Japanese language periodical published by the Japan Association Montessori.
Language: Japanese
ISSN: 0913-4220
Article
The 'S' Word: Is Montessori Education Montessori Education without Attention to Children's Spirituality?
Available from: University of Connecticut Libraries - American Montessori Society Records
Publication: Public School Montessorian, vol. 2, no. 4
Date: Summer 1990
Pages: 1
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Language: English
ISSN: 1071-6246
Article
Social Justice and Montessori Teacher Education: Notes from the IMC Teacher Education Committee
Available from: ISSUU
Publication: Montessori Leadership, vol. 22, no. 4
Date: 2020
Pages: 28-29
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Language: English
Master's Thesis (Action Research Report)
Effects of Peace Education and Grace and Courtesy Education on Social Problem-Solving Skills and Social Awareness
Available from: St. Catherine University
Action research, Grace and courtesy, Montessori method of education, Peace education
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Abstract/Notes: This action research studied the impact of peace education and portions of the Positive Discipline curriculum in a three-six primary Montessori classroom. During five weeks of implementing the research, sixteen students participated in class meetings for twenty minutes a day. The peace table activities and wheel of choice lessons were conducted individually and as a whole class. The peace table activities included a set of mini dishes on a tray, a rain stick, and a peace rose. The wheel of choice consisted of pictures and words of examples of what students could choose to help them solve problems. A few examples are count to ten, apologize, ask for help, and write your name on the agenda. Implementing the presentations into the classroom environment became a work for the students to use if needed and did not occur daily. As a work choice, the previous activities were available on tables and children were allowed to choose the work as many times as they felt was necessary. The research began with baseline data collection through SWIS (School Wide Information System) referral records, student interviews, and student surveys. Sources of data obtained during the study included interviews, surveys, observation tally sheets, and a field journal. The results presented an increase in social awareness and problem-solving skills through the class meetings. Students began acknowledging problems and brainstorming solutions. Class meetings will continue daily to extend the positive problem-solving capabilities and mindfulness students developed in their classroom community.
Language: English
Published: St. Paul, Minnesota, 2016
Book
Comparative and International Studies in Theory and Practice of Education: Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Australian Comparative and International Education Society
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Language: English
Published: Hamilton, New Zealand: Australian Comparative and International Education Society, 1983
Doctoral Dissertation (Ed.D.)
An Investigation of Montessori Education Efficacy versus the Traditional General Education Classrooms for Improved Achievement
Available from: ProQuest - Dissertations and Theses
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Abstract/Notes: Students who have attended Montessori pre-kindergarten and kindergarten appear to experience greater academic success than those who attend the general classroom. The purpose of this research was to examine what Montessori classrooms did differently than the general education classrooms and whether Montessori prepares students for greater academic success in elementary school. There is a vast amount of literature available on the impact of Montessori education on student achievement, but few comparison studies. The methodology for this research was causal comparative. Quantitative data was collected to ascertain the practices of Montessori classrooms to produce more academic success than that of the general education classroom. The purpose was to determine if students in a Montessori classroom will have higher academic success or if those in a traditional general education classroom setting will have higher achievement on the MAP reading and math assessment.
Language: English
Published: Central, South Carolina, 2023
Article
Analysis of Montessori Sensory Education and the Math Education Content Commonly Included in the National Curriculum / 몬테소리 감각교구와 국가수준 유아수학교육 내용 비교 연구
Available from: Kyobo Book (South Korea)
Publication: 유아교육·보육복지연구 [Journal of Early Childhood Education & Educare Welfare], vol. 14, no. 3
Date: 2010
Pages: 49-69
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Abstract/Notes: The purpose of this study is to analysis of Montessori sensory education and the math education content commonly included in the national curriculum. The study is based on the theoretical ground that diverse, specific and systematic activities and teaching tools would help efficient teaching of abstract math concepts to young children considering their developmental characteristics. First, the math education content commonly included in the national curriculum(2007 Kindergarten Curriculum and Standard Childcare Curriculum) was analyzed and then used as reference in determining the amount of math education content included in Montessori sensory education. According to this study, even though Montessori sensory education demonstrated limited relevance to number and arithmetics, all other math content was sufficiently addressed. Therefore, the use of Montessori sensory education could be considered an efficient approach to enhancing basic math ability of young children. / 본 연구는 몬테소리 감각교구가 국가수준 교육과정에서 다루고 있는 유아 수학교육 내용을 어느 정도 다루고 있는지 비교함으로써, 유아의 수학적 기초 능력 향상을 위해 몬테소리 감각교구를 활용하기 위한 기초자료를 마련하는 데 그 목적이 있다. 이를 위해 2007년 유치원 교육과정 및 표준보육과정에서 공통적으로 다루고 있는 수학교육내용(수와 연산, 기하, 측정, 규칙성, 자료의 분석)에 따라 몬테소리 감각교구를 분석하였다. 본 연구 결과 몬테소리 감각교구는 수학교육 내용 중 수와 연산과는 비교적 관련성이 적었으나 모든 감각교구가 수학교육 내용을 충분히 다루고 있었다. 따라서 유아의 수학적 기초 능력 향상을 위한 방안으로 몬테소리 감각교구를 활용할 수 있다고 사료된다.
Language: Korean
ISSN: 2288-4467
Article
Tomorrow at the Exposition; Education Day, Monday - Education Day
Available from: NewsBank - San Diego Evening Tribune Historical
Publication: San Diego Evening Tribune (San Diego, California)
Date: Jul 10, 1915
Pages: 9
Americas, International Montessori Training Course (3rd [course 1], Los Angeles and San Diego, USA, May - July 1915), Maria Montessori - Biographic sources, North America, Montessori method of education - Study and teaching, Montessori method of education - Teacher training, North America, Panama-California Exposition (1915-1916, San Diego, California), Philander P. Claxton - Biographic sources, United States of America
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Abstract/Notes: "Education Day, Monday - Education Day. ...3:30 pm - Speeches at the organ pavilion by Mr. P. P. Claxton, United States commissioner of education from Washington, D. C., and by Madame Maria Montessori, the famous child educator. Madame Montessori will speak in Italian and her speech will be interpreted by Miss Adelia McAlpine Pyle. 4:30 pm - Reception at the women's headquarters in honor of Mr. P. P. Claxton and Mme. Montessori. Special musical program."
Language: English