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Article
Children Helping Children: Montessori Students Build a School in Somalia
Publication: AMI/USA News, vol. 8, no. 2
Date: Apr 1995
Pages: 7
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Language: English
Article
Parents' Perceptions: The Transition of Public School Montessori Students into Traditional Middle Schools
Publication: NAMTA Journal, vol. 16, no. 3
Date: Summer 1991
Pages: 87–97
Montessori schools, North American Montessori Teachers' Association (NAMTA) - Periodicals, Parent attitudes, Perceptions, Public Montessori
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Language: English
ISSN: 1522-9734
Article
Envisioning a School: Design Students at Work in Savannah [Georgia]
Publication: Public School Montessorian, vol. 20, no. 1
Date: Fall 2007
Pages: 15
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Language: English
ISSN: 1071-6246
Doctoral Dissertation (Ed.D.)
Effectiveness of Preschool in Preparing Students for Kindergarten: A Comparison of Early Childhood Curriculum Models
Available from: ProQuest - Dissertations and Theses
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Abstract/Notes: Early childhood education has been shown to positively impact future academic performance, as well as social and emotional development. With ever-increasing demands being placed on children's academic performances, school readiness has become a key component of academic success. The purpose of this quantitative causal-comparative study was to examine the effectiveness of different early childhood curriculum models in preparing children for kindergarten, and to investigate whether one early childhood curriculum model better prepares students than another. The theoretical framework for the study is based on the developmental constructivist theories of Piaget, Vygotsky, Erikson, and Dewey. Kindergarten teachers assessed school readiness by administering the Kindergarten Observation Form. Each student had matriculated from either Montessori, High/Scope, or Reggio Emilia programs or early childhood programs without an identified curriculum model. Kindergarten teachers rated students on 24 items related to areas of cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical development. ANOVA and post-hoc tests revealed that students matriculating from programs without an identified curriculum model scored significantly better than their counterparts, F (3,122) = 5.33, p = .002. Implications for social change include improved kindergarten readiness on the part of students, increased awareness by educators as to best practices in early childhood education, and, a move towards understanding the types of environments in which children learn best.
Language: English
Published: Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2012
Article
Special Education Featured at Montessori School in Philadelphia [New Path Montessori School]
Publication: The National Montessori Reporter, vol. 2, no. 1
Date: Feb 1978
Pages: 1, 6
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Language: English
Conference Paper
America's Alternative Schools: Prototypes for New Public Schools
Available from: ERIC
Annual Meeting of the University Council for Educational Administration (Houston, Texas, October 29-31, 1993)
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Abstract/Notes: As prototypes for new forms of education, public and private alternative schools have much to offer regular schools in the way of new ideas. This paper provides an overview of alternative schools and the options available. Alternative schools are characterized by a more selected student body, a smaller and less bureaucratic structure, values derived from within the school community, holistic student work, and a recognition of the school-survival issue. The basic educational frameworks within the array of public alternative school options are identified: (1) the traditional approach; (2) the nontraditional and nongraded approach; (3) schools that focus on the development of student abilities; (4) schools that emphasize techniques for delivering education (rather than philosophy); (5) schools with community-based organizing principles; (6) the self-directed, Montessori-like environment; (7) schools that are intentionally structured for particular student groups; and (8) subcontracted arrangements. In conclusion, alternative schools are flexible and able to respond to students' various needs. (LMI)
Language: English
Published: Houston, Texas: University Council for Educational Administration, Oct 1993
Pages: 19 p.
Article
Exploring Charter School Innovation: A Comparison of Popular Charter School Models
Available from: Taylor and Francis Online
Publication: Journal of School Choice, vol. 17, no. 3
Date: 2023
Pages: 387-403
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Abstract/Notes: This paper expands on previous work on charter school typology and presents disparities in standardized test outcomes across models by using standardized Z-Scores weighted by NAEP performance. Analyses indicate that in ELA, Classical schools have the highest relative performance, followed by Montessori and Art schools. In math, Classical school once again have the highest relative performance, followed by Montessori and STEM schools. For reasons discussed in the paper it is premature to posit causality, so the results should instead be viewed as descriptive. We suggest a more pluralistic testing framework may be appropriate when evaluating the performance of specialized schools.
Language: English
DOI: 10.1080/15582159.2023.2233321
ISSN: 1558-2159, 1558-2167
Article
The Start of Another School Year [Mary Frier Montessori Special Education School of Cleveland, OH]
Publication: Montessori Special News, vol. 10, no. 1
Date: Aug 1985
Pages: 1
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Language: English
Article
Reports from the Educational Field; Performance Tests with Pre-School-Age Children (Merrill-Palmer School)
Available from: JSTOR
Publication: Journal of Education (Boston), vol. 98, no. 10
Date: Sep 20, 1923
Pages: 272-273
Americas, Early childhood education - Evaluation, Merrill-Palmer School, Montessori method of education - Evaluation, North America, United States of America
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Language: English
ISSN: 0022-0574, 2515-5741
Article
East Dallas Takes Its Private Success Public [East Dallas Community School and Lindsley Park School, Dallas, Texas]
Available from: University of Connecticut Libraries - American Montessori Society Records
Publication: Public School Montessorian, vol. 13, no. 1
Date: Fall 2000
Pages: 16-17
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Language: English
ISSN: 1071-6246