Language: English

ISSN: 1071-6246

Abstract/Notes: The aim of this study is to determine the self-efficacy perceptions of special education teachers about the use of the Montessori method by a valid and reliable scale developed by the researcher. The model of the research is a general descriptive model of quantitative research methods. In the 2017–2018 academic year, 67 special education teachers who work under the Directorate of Primary Education of the Ministry of National Education of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus are participated in this research universe, which comprise 29, 12, 20, 4 and 2 teachers from Special Education Application Centre, Special Education and Work Application Centre, primary schools, kindergartens and school for visually impaired, respectively. This study was conducted only with all the special education teachers in the universe not by any sampling method. The general proficiency perceptions of the special education teachers for the use of the Montessori method were at the level of instability. According to the general competency perceptions of the female teachers on the use of the Montessori method, it was found that their responses were more positive than the males.

Language: English

DOI: 10.18844/cjes.v11i4.4480

ISSN: 1305-905X

Abstract/Notes: The choices for public school education in the United States have evolved to include Montessori programmes. As a result, special education practices have become visible in Montessori, making collaboration essential. The exploration of how Montessori and special education teachers collaborate through the identified constructs of (a) shared planning, (b) frequent communication, (c) shared vision, (d) mutual respect, and (e) joint trust despite the evident philosophical differences is important for students in inclusion. Data sources included in-depth interviews with teachers to identify patterns related to collaboration in Montessori public schools. Findings indicated that there is a need to establish a clear plan for connecting philosophies and for collaboration for students in inclusion, not only in the context of United States public Montessori programmes, but for Montessori practitioners in other regions and school settings. Recommendations include using a terminology comparison activity in teacher professional development and implementing an Inclusion Professional Learning Community to address the barrier of time to proactively create deep collaborative relationships built upon the established collaborative constructs.

Language: English

DOI: 10.1080/13603116.2021.1931717

ISSN: 1360-3116

Language: English

ISSN: 0012-2807

Abstract/Notes: This study presents the decisive pedagogy of two Marias: Dr. Montessori and Dr. Hári. Dr. Montessori was the first woman in Italy who received a medical degree and it was many years later when she did pedagogical studies as well. Dr. Hári was a young medical student when she started to work with Professor Pető who had laid down the basics of Conductive Education. Dr. Montessori and Dr. Hári had a lot in common: not just their profession was the same but thanks to their hard work both pedagogy became famous internationally. Through their personality, the reader will have a glance into their educational methods as well. The topic is relevant because both educational systems make it possible for people with disabilities to integrate into society and live meaningful lives. [ This study presents the decisive pedagogy of two Marias: Dr. Montessori and Dr. Hári. Dr. Montessori was the first woman in Italy who received a medical degree and it was many years later when she did pedagogical studies as well. Dr. Hári was a young medical student when she started to work with Professor Pető who had laid down the basics of Conductive Education. Dr. Montessori and Dr. Hári had a lot in common: not just their profession was the same but thanks to their hard work both pedagogy became famous internationally. Through their personality, the reader will have a glance into their educational methods as well. The topic is relevant because both educational systems make it possible for people with disabilities to integrate into society and live meaningful lives.]

Language: Hungarian

DOI: 10.18458/KB.2016.4.35

ISSN: 2498-5368

Abstract/Notes: Nimal Vaz takes us to the essentials of Montessori as an aid to life for all children, particularly children with special needs. She challenges teachers to truly provide experiences in nature: observing anthills, identifying bird nests, or taking an olfactory walk with a legally blind classmate. Finally, she demonstrates how a child's interest in practical life, math, language, sensorial, biology, botany, geology, and geography originates with direct experience in nature. [Reprinted from "The NAMTA Journal," 34, 2 (2009, Spring): 141-157. This talk was delivered at the NAMTA conference titled "Montessori Special Education II: A Contemporary Assessment," Atlanta, Georgia, January 22-25, 2009.]

Language: English

ISSN: 1522-9734

Language: English

ISSN: 1522-9734

Language: English

DOI: 10.1177/002246696700200101

ISSN: 0022-4669

Abstract/Notes: Maria Montessori, yirminci yüzyıl eğitimindeki en önemli figürlerden biri olarak kabul edilmektedir. Tıp eğitimi alan Montessori, araştırmaları sırasında engelli çocuklarla karşılaşarak çalışmalarında bu çocukların eğitimine ağırlık vermiştir. Uygun yaklaşımlarla engelli çocukların eğitilebileceğine inanan Montessori; Itart ve Seguin’in engelli çocuklarla yaptıkları çalışmaları inceleyerek kendi eğitim materyallerini geliştirmiştir. Materyallerin sunumlarına ve çocuklara sunulan eğitim ortamının engelli çocukların ihtiyaçlarına hitap etmesini, ilgilerini çekmesini ve onları motive etmesini temel alan Montessori geliştirdiği materyallerle engelli çocuklarla uygulamalar yapmış ve bu çocukların ihtiyaçları doğrultusunda materyallerinde değişiklikler yaparak sistematik bir şekilde çalışmıştır. Çalışmaları sonucunda engelli çocukların beklediğinin çok ötesine ilerleme kaydettiğini fark etmiştir. Kendi adını verdiği eğitim metodunu geliştiren Montessori dönemin şartları nedeniyle normal gelişim gösteren çocukların eğitimine yönelerek çalışmalarına devam etmiştir; fakat Montessori’nin ilk özel eğitimcilerde olduğu araştırmacılar tarafından kabul edilmektedir. Montessori eğitim metodunun bireysel eğitim, çocukların kendi hızıyla ilerlemesi, duyu temelli materyaller kullanılması gibi temel ilkeleri özel eğitimin müfredatına girmiştir. Montessori eğitim metodu ülkemizde ve dünyada halen kullanılmaya devam edilmektedir. Metot ülkemizde normal gelişim gösteren çocukların eğitimlerinde kullanılırken, yurt dışında özel gereksinimli çocukların eğitimlerinde de kullanıldığı literatür incelendiğinde ortaya çıkmaktadır. Otizm, dikkat eksikliği ve hiperaktivite bozukluğu, öğrenme güçlüğü, fiziksel engel, işitme ve görme bozuklukları, Montessori eğitim metodunun eğitimleri için kullanıldığı engel gruplarının içerisinde yer almaktadır. Bu çalışmada Montessori eğitim metodu özel eğitim çerçevesinde ele alınmış, çeşitli engel gruplarında metodun kullanılabilirliği irdelenmiştir. Çalışmanın yerli literatürdeki bu açıklığı gidereceği ve yerli literatüre yeni bir bakış açısı kazandıracağı beklenmektedir. / Maria Montessori is recognized as one of the most significant figures of twentieth century education. Having received medical training, she met disabled children during her studies and focused on their education. Believing that disabled children might be educated through appropriate approaches, she developed her own educational materials by analysing Itart and Seguin’s studies on disabled children. Having focused on material presentation and an educational setting that addresses the needs of disabled children, attracts their attention and motivates them, Montessori practiced her materials with disabled children and worked systematically by modifying these materials according to their needs. She realized as a result of her studies that disabled children improved much beyond her expectations. Having developed the educational method which she gave her own name, Montessori turned the direction of her studies to education of normally developing children due to conditions of her time; however, the fact that she is one of the first special educators is recognized by researchers. Basic principles of Montessori education metod entered special education curriculum including individualized education, progress of children at their own pace and usage of sensory-based materials. Montessori education metod is still being used in our country and around the world. It is used in our country for education of normally developing children while literature review reveals that it is used abroad in education of children with special needs as well. Autism, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, learning challenges, physical disability, hearing disorders are among the disability groups for whose education Montessori Method is used. This study deals with Montessori education metod in the context of special education, analyzing its useability in various disability groups. The study is expected to fill the gap in domestic literature and provide it a new insight.

Language: Turkish

DOI: 10.26468/trakyasobed.627014

ISSN: 1305-7766

Abstract/Notes: There are a wide variety of approaches towards education and treatment that have been used in the education of individuals with special needs. One of these approaches is the Montessori Method. The Montessori Method emphasizes that education is a natural process and believes that the child behaves by listening to his or her own inner voice and in this way develops self control and learning. Mentally disabled and autistic children and other children with developmental disorders exist in the same environment with their able peers in special education schools which practice the Montessori Method. Furthermore, the Montessori Method provides the child to find the best and the easiest way of learning through practicing by himself. In the present study, the topics of equipment, arrangement of the educational environment, education and teaching methods, the role of the teacher in education in the Montessori Method and the use of the method in disabled children will be discussed. / Özel gereksinimli bireylerin eğitiminde çok çeşitli eğitim ve öğretim yaklaşımı vardır bunlardan birisi de Montessori yöntemidir. Montessori yöntemi, eğitimin doğal bir süreç olduğunu vurgular ve çocuğun kendi iç sesini dinleyerek hareket edeceğine, böylece hem kendi kendini denetlemeyi hem de öğrenmeyi gerçekleştireceğine inanır. Montessori yöntemini uygulayan özel eğitim okullarında, zihinsel engelli, otistik özellikleri olan çocuklar ve diğer gelişimsel bozuklukları olan çocuklar engelli olmayan akranları ile birlikte aynı ortamda bulunurlar. Ayrıca Montessori yöntemi, çocuğa kendi kendine uygulayarak en iyi ve en kolay şekilde öğrenme yolunu bulmasını sağlar. Bu çalışmada, Montessori yönteminde; araç gereç, eğitim ortamının düzenlenmesi, eğitim öğretim yöntemleri, öğretmenin eğitimdeki rolü ve yönteminin engelli çocuklarda kullanımı konularına yer verilmiştir.

Language: Turkish

ISSN: 1308-4933