Abstract/Notes: This is a typed transcript of an article from the New York Times (Sunday, August 10, 1913).

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ISSN: 0889-5643

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ISSN: 2492-3524

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ISSN: 0889-5643

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ISSN: 0889-5643

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Abstract/Notes: O presente trabalho de conclusão de especialização constitui-se como um estudo de caso que se propôs a investigar uma escola montessoriana, buscando identificar aspectos dessa proposta pedagógica que estão em sintonia com a inclusão escolar, para verificar se o referido método empregado hoje, favorece o trabalho pedagógico em uma perspectiva inclusiva. As seguintes questões orientaram esta pesquisa: Como acontece o processo de inclusão de alunos com necessidades educacionais especiais em uma escola montessoriana? Quais pontos da proposta pedagógica montessoriana estão em sintonia com a inclusão escolar? Como acontece a avaliação do sujeito nessa proposta metodológica? Para este estudo foi utilizada para coleta de dados entrevista estruturada com uma professora de uma escola montessoriana de Porto Alegre/RS. Além disso, foi utilizado um questionário respondido por esta mesma educadora e a observação em uma das turmas desta instituição onde estudava um aluno com transtorno global do desenvolvimento. A partir desse estudo é possível afirmar que o método construído por Maria Montessori apresenta aspectos que estão em sintonia com a proposta da educação inclusiva e que são utilizados ainda hoje nas escolas montessorianas, tais como: o respeito à individualidade dos alunos; o desenvolvimento da autonomia; o educador como mediador do conhecimento e não como figura central no processo de ensino-aprendizagem; o acompanhamento diário do processo de aprendizagem dos alunos através do registro de observações em sala de aula; o planejamento de aulas e atividades com base nesses registros tendo em vista as necessidades dos educandos. Com base nisso, foi possível constatar que estes aspectos presentes no método montessoriano desde sua proposição permanecem atuais e estão em sintonia com a perspectiva educacional inclusiva, uma vez que esta metodologia demanda currículo e avaliação flexíveis, consideração dos diferentes ritmos, das potencialidades e das necessidades de cada aluno. [The present specialization completion work constitutes a case study that proposed to investigate a Montessori school, seeking to identify aspects of this pedagogical proposal that are in line with school inclusion, to verify whether the referred method used today, favors the pedagogical work in an inclusive perspective. The following questions guided this research: How does the inclusion process of students with special educational needs happen in a Montessori school? Which points of the Montessori pedagogical proposal are in line with school inclusion? How does the evaluation of the subject happen in this methodological proposal? For this study, a structured interview with a teacher from a Montessori school in Porto Alegre/RS was used for data collection. In addition, a questionnaire answered by this same educator and observation in one of the classes of this institution where she studied a student with pervasive developmental disorder was used. Based on this study, it is possible to state that the method constructed by Maria Montessori presents aspects that are in line with the proposal of inclusive education and that are still used today in Montessori schools, such as: respect for the individuality of students; the development of autonomy; the educator as a knowledge mediator and not as a central figure in the teaching-learning process; the daily monitoring of the students' learning process through the recording of observations in the classroom; the planning of classes and activities based on these records, bearing in mind the needs of the students. Based on this, it was possible to verify that these aspects present in the Montessori method since its proposal remain current and are in line with the inclusive educational perspective, since this methodology demands flexible curriculum and evaluation, consideration of different rhythms, potentialities and needs of each student.]

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Published: Porto Alegre, Brazil, 2012

Abstract/Notes: Inclusive education means that exceptional children (EC) can fully participate in the learning process alongside their typically developing peers, supported by reasonable accommodations and teaching strategies that are tailored to meet their individual needs. The main goal of inclusion policies for EC is to provide high-quality education for all without discrimination and to ensure the implementation of equal opportunity principles. The primary purpose of this study is to explore the reality of inclusive education systems in Egypt and the United States (US) and to develop a better understanding of similarities and differences and thus identify the lessons learned. The study applied a comparative analysis method. Research findings revealed that the progress towards inclusion practices in Egyptian inclusive public schools is minimal and hindered by many challenges. Among them are lacking financial resources and a shortage of qualified teachers trained to differentiate curricula for EC. Based on the research findings, the study concludes with recommendations to improve the Egyptian inclusive education for EC.

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DOI: 10.18502/gespr.v3i2.12617

ISSN: 2709-0191

Abstract/Notes: The choices for public school education in the United States have evolved over recent years to include public Montessori programs. During this same time frame, special education inclusion practices have become prominent, making collaboration between general and special education teachers an essential piece of serving student needs. The problem addressed in this study was that researchers do not have a clear understanding of how Montessori teachers and special education teachers are collaborating to meet the needs of students in special education in Montessori public schools. The purpose of the study was to explore the ways teachers in Montessori public schools incorporate the practice of collaboration through the identified constructs despite the evident philosophical differences between Montessori education and traditional special education and the demand to support students with special needs. Data sources included in-depth interviews with 10 Montessori and special education teachers and were analyzed to identify patterns related to how teachers collaborate for students in inclusion in Montessori public schools. Findings indicated that time is the underlying barrier for developing deep collaborative relationships and there is a need to establish a plan for collaboration within Montessori public schools for students in inclusion. Recommendations include creation of an Inclusion Professional Learning Community including a map for intended collaboration.

Language: English

Published: Scottsdale, Arizona, 2015