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Doctoral Dissertation (Ph.D.)
Constructing Understandings: An Ethnographic Study of Young Children's Social Emotional Learnings in a Multiage Group
Available from: ProQuest - Dissertations and Theses
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Abstract/Notes: This ethnography drew on Vygotsky's (1986, 1978) sociocultural theory of development to understand social emotional learnings of young children. The unique K-8 span of circle group--coupled with intentional activities--provided the rich context for language and interactions between students. Examining a school with a mature philosophy and established practices highlighted the in-depth exploration of interactions in a multiage context. Young children depend on and are influenced by their context, linking to data collection methods appropriate for young children. Observations and fieldnotes of circle group interactions were aided by videotape which was utilized as a prompt during focus group interviews the following day (Graue & Walsh, 1995). Additional interviews with school personnel and parents explored perceptions pertaining to multiage groups and student experiences at the site. Artifact analysis included notebook entries by students who voiced concern and questions about what happened in school. Evidence of practicing nurturing relationships and exercising voice in circle group indicated multiage grouping complements the ideal of democratic practices in a school setting (Glickman, 1998; Goodlad, 1996; Parker, 1996). Students were active participants in democracy, believing that they had something to offer each other and the larger community. Circle group provided regular practice in expressing ideas and dealing with conflict. Intentional student-engaging activities were cooperative in nature, and open-ended, allowing all students to be participants. This wide span of ages and abilities enabled both--younger and older students--to be the capable one in circle group.
Language: English
Published: Laramie, Wyoming, 2009
Book Section
Social Condition of the Child [23 January 1913]
Book Title: The 1913 Rome Lectures: First International Training Course
Pages: 26-37
International Montessori Training Course (1st, Rome, Italy, 1913), Maria Montessori - Speeches, addresses, etc., Maria Montessori - Writings
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Language: English
Published: Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Montessori-Pierson Publishing Company, 2018
Doctoral Dissertation
Navigating the social/cultural politics of school choice: why do parents choose montessori? a case study
Available from: University North Carolina Greensboro
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Abstract/Notes: a "The underlying motives of school choice emerged as major courses of action to offer parents opportunities for education in the free market enterprise and to limit the racial desegregation of public schools. This policy became known as "freedom of choice." Historically, parental choice of schools was the option of parents who could afford the tuition of private or parochial schools. The first options for public school choice appeared during the 1960's. Today, magnet schools are the most popular form of school choice. Montessori schools have become a well-liked preference of magnet school options. Fifteen years ago, there were approximately 50 public Montessori schools in the United States. Today, there are between 250 and 300 public Montessori schools. While research has been accumulating on why parents choose a particular type of school (parochial, private, magnet, charter, or local public school) far less is known about why parents choose a particular curriculum. The purpose of this dissertation is to explore how parents navigate school choice decisions and why they choose Montessori schools over other available options. This dissertation further examines if parents' educational choices correspond to their reasons for selecting Montessori schooling and the impact family income and ethnicity have on their preference for Montessori. The methodology of this study utilized a mixed methods research medium. The mixed methods approach blended two different research strategies, qualitative and quantitative. Recognizing the overlap between qualitative and quantitative research methods, the data from self-report surveys were supplemented with semi-structured interviews. Three hundred surveys were distributed to the parents of the Montessori school and interviews were held with ten parents of the same school. Of the original 300 surveys, 132 were returned and comprised my final sample. The quantitative findings indicate that parents who choose the Montessori school use... OCLC Record: 866942318
Language: English
Published: Greensboro, North Carolina, 2007
Article
'Where Do I Go From Here?': A Montessori Teacher's Reflection on the 2017 Montessori for Social Justice Conference
Available from: MontessoriPublic
Publication: Montessori Public, vol. 2, no. 1
Date: Fall 2017
Pages: 18
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Language: English
Article
Il valore sociale delle Case dei Bambini e la fortuna del metodo Montessori fuori d'Italia
Publication: La Coltura Popolare: Organo dell'Unione Italiana dell'Educazione Popolare, vol. 9, no. 1
Date: 1919
Pages: 46-49
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Language: Italian
ISSN: 0011-2801
Article
Le intelligenze multiple e Montessori: sviluppo mentale e crescita della sensibilità sociale
Available from: Il Quaderno Montessori - Grazia Honegger Fresco
Publication: Il Quaderno Montessori, vol. 17, no. 66-67
Date: Summer-Autumn 2000
Pages: 6-16
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Language: Italian
ISSN: 2239-5326
Article
Creating an "Oasis of Culinary and Social Civility" [Traverse City (MI) Montessori Children's House]
Publication: Tomorrow's Child, vol. 6, no. 5
Date: 1998
Pages: 13–14
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Language: English
ISSN: 1071-6246
Article
Kvetching Respectfully: Social Media Complaining
Available from: ISSUU
Publication: Tomorrow's Child, vol. 24, no. 1
Date: Jan 2016
Pages: 15–16
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Abstract/Notes: includes photo
Language: English
ISSN: 1071-6246
Article
Italian Early Care and Education: The Social Construction of Policies, Programs, and Practices
Available from: JSTOR
Publication: Phi Delta Kappan, vol. 83, no. 3
Date: Nov 2001
Pages: 226-236
Early childhood care and education, Early childhood education, Europe, Italy, Montessori method of education, Southern Europe
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Language: English
ISSN: 0031-7217
Article
La cuestión social del niño (primera de las conferencias que la Doctora Maria Montessori radia semanalmente desde el micrófono de la Radio Asociación de Cataluña)
Available from: ARCA. Arxiu de Revistes Catalanes Antigues
Publication: Montessori: Revista Mensual Ilustrada, vol. 1, no. 5
Date: May 1935
Pages: 1-3
Maria Montessori - Writings, Radio Asociación de Cataluña
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Language: Spanish
ISSN: 2604-8167, 2604-8159