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Doctoral Dissertation (Ed.D.)

Comparison of the Application of Maria Montessori's Language Arts Ideas and Practices in Two Periods of Development in the United States: 1909-1921 and 1953-1963

Available from: ProQuest - Dissertations and Theses

Americas, Language acquisition, Language development, Language education, Maria Montessori - Philosophy, Montessori method of education - Criticism, interpretation, etc., North America, United States of America

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Abstract/Notes: Maria Montessori's work is intimately grounded in her detailed teaching practices and the logic of their sequence, along with their underlying ideas and values, particularly in the area of language arts. There are no studies, however, which comprehensively analyze her language arts curriculum for children from three to seven as it was applied by the practitioners who fostered, interpreted, and promoted her work in America in two periods of its popularity: 1909-1921 and 1953-1963. This lack of comprehensive analysis blurs the fundamental identity and contextual coherence of Montessori's work and obscures the significant and ongoing contribution made to American education through her language arts curriculum. An analysis of Montessori's published work and those written about her was made in order to achieve a description of her language arts curriculum for the purpose of comparing her work to that of her American sponsors. To determine how Montessori's curriculum was interpreted and applied, the literature on the history of the Montessori movement was reviewed and five leaders were identified: Ann George, Alexander Graham Bell, Clara Craig, Helen Parkhurst, and Nancy McCormick Rambusch. Their writings and other primary sources were analyzed with reference to Montessori's curriculum. In some cases interviews were conducted and Montessori classrooms were observed over an extended period of time. The analysis of the activity of the leaders, within their contemporary social and educational settings revealed how Montessori's curriculum became detached from her original experimental context and was reshaped because of lack of understanding or of agreement with the sys~ tematic purpose of her educational material in the development of language arts skills, and because of varying intentions and views on how and what children should learn. The findings of the study also contribute to existing studies on the reasons for the decline of Montessori's practices by the end of the first period, and for success in the revival of her work in the second period. In addition, conclusions contribute to the unified body of knowledge needed to thoroughly identify the Montessori educational model practiced and researched by educators.

Language: English

Published: Durham, North Carolina, 1984

Article

The Development of Infant Montessori Performance Assessment Scales: Centered on 6 to 24 Month Infants / 영아용 몬테소리 수행평가 도구 개발 - 6~24개월 영아를 중심으로 -

Available from: KoreaScience

Publication: Korean Journal of Child Studies / 아동학회지, vol. 26, no. 2

Pages: 27-41

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Abstract/Notes: The purpose of this study was to test the reliability and validity of the Infant Montessori Performance Assessment Scales developed by the authors. Subjects of the study consisted of 132 Montessori teachers and 50 infants who were attending Montessori home school throughout the whole country, using census method. Infant's age ranged from 6 to 24 months. Data were analysed by using SAS 8.2 PC program. Statistical methods employed were frequency, Cronbach's alpha, Kappa coefficient, test-retest correlation, construct validity, and concurrent validity. The Cronbach's alpha of 6 sub-scales included physical, creativity, practical life, sense, language, and cognitive education, which ranged from .70 to .86. And the! correlation of the test/re-test was .72. The correlation between the 6 sub-scales of Infant-Montessori Performance Assessment Scales and the total scores of 6 items ranged from .06 to .84. Therefore, the construct validity of Infant Montessori Performance Assessment Scales was verified. The Kappa coefficient of inter-rater reliability was .76. The correlation between the Infant Montessori Performance Assessment Scales and the Standardized Korean Creativity Traits Checklist(K-CTC) and the Korean Child Social Maturity Scales showed non-significant levels of .16 and .12 respectively. Conclusively, Infant Montessori Performance Assessment Scales developed by the authors were verified through the above reliability and validity tests. Specifically the Infant Montessori Performance Assessment Scales showed the relationship of the convergent and divergent validity with the Korean Child Social Maturity Scales and the Standardized Korean Creativity Traits Checklist, respectively.

Language: Korean

ISSN: 1226-1688, 2234-408X

Master's Thesis

A Study of Curriculum Development and Implementation in Kindergarten Using Montessori and Waldorf Approaches / การศึกษาการพัฒนาและการใช้หลักสูตรของโรงเรียนอนุบาลที่ใช้แนวคิดทางการศึกษาแบบมอนเตสซอรี่และวอลดอร์ฟ ในกรุงเทพมหานคร

Asia, Comparative education, Early childhood care and education, Early childhood education, Montessori method of education - Criticism, interpretation, etc., Southeast Asia, Thailand, Waldorf method of education - Criticism, interpretation, etc.

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Abstract/Notes: The purpose of this research was to study the curriculum development and implementation in kindergartens using Montessori and Waldorf approaches. The case studies were 3 kindergartens; one Montessori kindergarten and two Waldorf kindergartens. The data collection methods were participant observation, interview and documentation. The findings were: 1. Kindergarten using Montessori Approach The administrator played an important role in curriculum development and implementation. In curriculum development, the content of curriculum was adjusted to Thai contexts in sub-content of three main Montessori's contents for creating its material. In curriculum implementation, larning activities consisted of the set of Montessori activities and group activities which were a part of three main Montessori's contents, i.e., practical life or motor skill, sensory and academy. The group activities are also divided into 2 parts: one was content matter, and the other was a practice. 2. Kindergartens using Waldorf Approach The administrators played an important role in curriculum development and implementation. In curriculum development, the content of Waldorf curriculum was adjusted to Thai context by considering needs of children as well as the children cultural backgrounds. In curriculum implementation, learning activities comprised a play, a main activities, a circle and a story telling. A process of each kindergarten activity was different according to administrator's understanding, experiences and interpretation of Waldorf approach. / การวิจัยครั้งนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อศึกษาการพัฒนาและการใช้หลักสูตรในโรงเรียนอนุบาลที่ใช้แนวคิดทางการศึกษาแบบมอนเตสซอรี่ และวอลดอร์ฟ กรณีศึกษา คือ โรงเรียนที่อนุบาลใช้แนวคิดทางการศึกษาแบบมอนเตสซอรี่ 1 แห่ง โรงเรียนอนุบาลที่ใช้แนวคิดทางการศึกษาแบบวอลดอร์ฟ 2 แห่ง เก็บข้อมูลโดยใช้เทคนิคการสังเกตอย่างมีส่วนร่วม การสัมภาษณ์ และการศึกษาเอกสาร ผลการวิจัยพบว่า 1. โรงเรียนอนุบาลที่ใช้แนวคิดทางการศึกษาแบบมอนเตสซอรี่ ผู้บริหารมีบทบาทสำคัญในการพัฒนาและการใช้หลักสูตร สำหรับการพัฒนาหลักสูตรผู้บริหารจะมีการปรับเนื้อหาให้สอดคล้องกับบริบทสังคมไทย ในส่วนเนื้อหาย่อยของกลุ่มเนื้อหาหลัก(3 กลุ่ม) ซึ่งเป็นแนวทางในการจัดทำชุดอุปกรณ์มอนเตอซอรี่ ในการใช้หลักสูตร มีการจัดกิจกรรมใน 2 ลักษณะ ได้แก่ กิจกรรมมอนเตอซอรี่ มีการจัดการเรียนการสอนตามหลักการแนวคิดมอนเตสซอรี่และกิจกรรมกลุ่มเป็นกิจกรรมที่จัดขึ้นโดยพิจารณาจากเนื้อหาหลัก (3 กลุ่ม) ซึ่งได้แก่ ประสบการณ์ชีวิต หรือทักษะกลไก ประสาทสัมผัส และวิชาการ มีการแบ่งการจัดการเรียนการสอนออกเป็น2 ส่วน คือ ภาคทฤษฎี มีครูเป็นผู้บรรยายความรู้ และภาคปฏิบัติ โดยเน้นให้เด็กลงมือปฏิบัติงานตามที่ได้รับมอบหมาย 2. โรงเรียนอนุบาลที่ใช้แนวคิดทางการศึกษาแบบวอลดอร์ฟ ผู้บริหารมีบทบาทสำคัญในการพัฒนาและการใช้หลักสูตร ในการพัฒนาหลักสูตรผู้บริหารจะมีการปรับเนื้อหาให้สอดคล้องกับบริบทสังคมไทย โดยพิจารณาจากความต้องการของเด็กและสภาพแวดล้อมรอบตัวเด็กเป็นสำคัญ จากนั้นจึงนำข้อมูลมาจัดเป็นเนื้อหากิจกรรมตามหลักการของแนวคิดทางการศึกษาแบบวอลดอร์ฟ ในการใช้หลักสูตร จะมีการจัดกิจกรรมการเรียนการสอนโดยผ่านกิจกรรมการเล่น กิจกรรมประจำวัน กิจกรรมวงกลม และการเล่านิทาน ซึ่งขั้นตอนในการจัดกิจกรรมแต่ละกิจกรรมของโรงเรียน จะแตกต่างกันไปตามความเข้าใจ ประสบการณ์ และการตีความหมายของผู้บริหารที่มีต่อแนวคิดทางการศึกษา

Language: Thai

Published: Bangkok, Thailand, 1999

Book Section

Entwicklungstherapie bei geistig behinderten Kindern [Developmental Therapy in Mentally Handicapped Children]

Book Title: Die Montessori-Pädagogik und das behinderte Kind: Referate und Ergebnisse des 18. Internationalen Montessori Kongresses (München, 4-8 Juli 1977) [The Montessori System and the Handicapped Child: Papers and Reports of the 18th International Montessori Congress (Munich, July 4-8, 1977)]

Pages: 261-266

Children with disabilities, Conferences, International Montessori Congress (18th, Munich, Germany, 4-8 July 1977), Montessori method of education

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Language: German

Published: München: Kindler, 1978

ISBN: 3-463-00716-9

Article

The Montessori Method: Musical Development

Available from: The Times Educational Supplement Historical Archive - Gale

Publication: The Times Educational Supplement (London, England)

Pages: 573

Montessori method of education - Criticism, interpretation, etc.

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Language: English

ISSN: 0040-7887

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Montessori-Pädagogik und die kindliche Entwicklung [Montessori pedagogy and child development]

Book Title: Montessori-Pädagogik und die Erziehungsprobleme der Gegenwart [Montessori Pedagogy and Current Educational Problems]

Pages: 96-105

Child development, Developmental psychology, Montessori method of education

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Language: German

Published: Würzburg, Germany: Königshausen und Neumann, 1990

ISBN: 3-88479-423-X

Book

A Key to Writing and Reading for English: As Part of the Total Montessori Approach to the Development of Language

Mario M. Montessori - Writings, Muriel I. Dwyer - Writings

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Language: English

Published: Zelhem, The Netherlands: Nienhuis Montessori B.V., 1977

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Montessori with Culturally Disadvantaged: A Cognitive-Developmental Interpretation of Some Research Findings

Book Title: Montessori Schools in America: Historical, Philosophical, and Empirical Research Perspectives

Pages: 169-180

African American community, Americas, Montessori method of education - Criticism, interpretation, etc., North America, United States of America

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Abstract/Notes: This article was originally published as an entry in Early Education, eds. R. D. Hess and R. M. Bear (Chicago: Aldine, 1968), p. 105-118.

Language: English

Published: Lexington, Massachusetts: Ginn Custom Pub., 1983

Edition: 2nd ed.

ISBN: 0-536-04367-1

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Montessori with Culturally Disadvantaged: A Cognitive-Developmental Interpretation of Some Research Findings

Book Title: Montessori Schools in America: Historical, Philosophical, and Empirical Research Perspectives

Pages: 153-162

African American community, Americas, Montessori method of education - Criticism, interpretation, etc., North America, United States of America

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Abstract/Notes: This article was originally published as an entry in Early Education, eds. R. D. Hess and R. M. Bear (Chicago: Aldine, 1968), p. 105-118.

Language: English

Published: Lexington, Massachusetts: Ginn Custom Pub., 1981

Edition: 1st ed.

ISBN: 0-536-03647-0

Report

Workforce Composition, Qualifications and Professional Development in Montessori Early Childhood Education and Care Settings in England

Available from: Open University

England, Europe, Great Britain, Northern Europe, United Kingdom

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Abstract/Notes: In England, the early childhood education and care (ECEC) workforce is largely characterised by a high proportion of young, female employees with lower than average qualification levels to comparable sectors, high staff turnover, poor pay, and restricted professional development opportunities, while carrying out demanding and responsible work. Within this context, the research reported here examined the workforce, professional development and qualifications of Montessori settings within the Montessori Schools Association (MSA) in England compared to the general ECEC sector in England. An online survey with a mix of closed and open text questions using the Qualtrics survey tool was administered through MSA from February - Summer 2020. A response rate of 22% was achieved with 77 responding settings. Key messages from findings were: Montessori settings reported well qualified, experienced staff and higher Ofsted ratings; nonetheless there were threats to maintaining qualification levels, difficulties in professional development and poor external recognition of Montessori qualifications; the future supply of trained Montessori workforce was insecure and currently has limited diversity; Montessori provision was more likely to be in areas of lower disadvantage and, within settings, higher qualified staff were most likely to be deployed with older children.

Language: English

Published: Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, 2020

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