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Order, Organization and Beauty In The Classroom: A Prerequisite, Not An Option
Available from: ProQuest
Publication: Montessori Life, vol. 24, no. 2
Date: Summer 2012
Pages: 34-39
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Abstract/Notes: Montessori education, at its best, is a combination of art and science, an exquisite balance of subjectivity and objectivity. When done well, a Montessori environment resembles a carefully crafted piece of art, a skillfully constructed laboratory for the study of life. The work of creating such a masterpiece is a labor of love and a commitment of extraordinary depth. It is not an easy undertaking. Occasionally, the author steps into a Montessori environment in which something is clearly askew, where a fundamental element of Montessori's vision and pedagogy are missing. The author's observations reveal that two particular components of the prepared environment are absent more often than any other: organization and beauty, both key to successful Montessori classrooms. On this topic, Dr. Maria Montessori was relentless: organization and beauty in the classroom are a prerequisite, not an option. A well-organized learning environment encourages autonomy as the child grows and creates himself. The role of the teacher is to provide support as the child moves through this process and toward normalization. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the teacher to develop and maintain an overarching order within the classroom. Order and organization in all areas of the classroom are necessary for the child to self-educate at his level of capability. The role of beauty in the Montessori classroom is fundamental, for it is intimately tied to auto-education, evoking interest in the materials and in learning. Just as order assists the child in spontaneous activity and supports his efforts to self-educate, so too does beauty. Beauty is the voice that calls the child to engage with the materials and elevates him to a higher level of grace and courtesy as he interacts in his environment.
Language: English
ISSN: 1054-0040
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Montessori State and Regional Organizations: Get Involved!
Available from: ProQuest
Publication: Montessori Life, vol. 24, no. 3
Date: Fall 2012
Pages: 3, 5
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Language: English
ISSN: 1054-0040
Article
Purpose of Organization–Turning the Dream into Reality
Publication: Montessori NewZ, vol. 34
Date: Jun 2004
Pages: 15–16
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Language: English
Article
Starting a Montessori Advocacy Organization
Available from: MontessoriPublic
Publication: Montessori Public, vol. 3, no. 2
Date: Winter 2019
Pages: 10
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Language: English
Article
Organizations [AMI and AMS training centers in the U.S.]
Publication: Montessori Review, vol. 2, no. 1
Date: Autumn 1966
Pages: 11
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Language: English
Book Section
Supervision and Organization
Available from: ERIC
Book Title: Implementing Montessori Education in the Public Sector
Pages: 180-221
Montessori method of education - Criticism, interpretation, etc., Public Montessori
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Language: English
Published: Cleveland, Ohio: North American Montessori Teachers' Association, 1990
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The Organization of Life: A Map in Words
Available from: University of Connecticut Libraries - American Montessori Society Records
Publication: Public School Montessorian, vol. 11, no. 4
Date: Summer 1999
Pages: 25
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Language: English
ISSN: 1071-6246
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Montessori's Organization Women [Montessori Made Manageable]
Available from: University of Connecticut Libraries - American Montessori Society Records
Publication: Public School Montessorian, vol. 11, no. 3
Date: Spring 1999
Pages: 18-19
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Language: English
ISSN: 1071-6246
Article
Face to Face [Conservation organization Ark]
Publication: Montessori Courier, vol. 1, no. 3
Date: Aug/Sep 1989
Pages: 12–13
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Language: English
ISSN: 0959-4108
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Report of Sub-Committee on Organization Framework
Publication: The Constructive Triangle (1965-1973), vol. 2, no. 1
Date: Fall 1966
Pages: 2-4
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Language: English
ISSN: 0010-700X