Language: English

DOI: 10.3102/0034654307313793

ISSN: 0034-6543, 1935-1046

Abstract/Notes: This paper suggests a post-modern curriculum reform in art education by examining elements of math and art that are congruent. The paper does not suggest that one discipline or the other is more significant. Three curricular domains are considered: the ideal, the instructional, and the operational by reviewing a range of materials from those generated by philosophers such as Edmund Husserl to those created by educational theorists. A shared web of meaning (Doll, 1993) emerges from the consideration of historic documents and events in both disciplines. Suggested ways to begin to restructure and coordinate math and art curricula include: inspection of the content areas for congruent elements; examination of older curricular models for related theory and materials; and review of the developmental bases for creating operational curricula in both disciplines. Brigham (1989), D'Amico and Ostrander (1940), Hurwitz and Day (1991), and a curriculum by Ware and Hooe (1907) are examined for the math and art coordination. Bruner, Lowenfeld, Piaget, and other developmental theorists' writings about learning in art and geometry are explored. A selection of curricula are inspected for math and art relations. The integration of math and art activities in art classes shows potential for complementary learning in both disciplines.

Language: English

DOI: 10.2307/1320488

ISSN: 0039-3541, 2325-8039

Language: English

ISSN: 0737-5328

Abstract/Notes: This paper reports on an Action Research project that investigated the integration of Aboriginal and Western knowledge into science learning in a Montessori classroom in regional Queensland, Australia. Drawing on the local knowledge of fauna of community members, the study explored the teaching of science to 12-year 8–9 students in an Aboriginal independent high school in Queensland. The overall study covered 83 lessons that included an initial Short-beaked echidna study. It applied thematic analysis to data to explore the effect of this integrated approach on students’ pride in heritage, cultural knowledge, learning and the Linnaean zoology taxonomy. Results revealed that the contextualisation of Aboriginal and Western science knowledge strengthened students’ Aboriginal personal identity as well as identities as science learners and status of local Aboriginal knowledge.

Language: English

DOI: 10.1017/jie.2017.12

ISSN: 1326-0111, 2049-7784

Abstract/Notes: Authors believe that they have tentatively demonstrated that the Montessori curriculum is effective over a period of two years in nurturing continuing development in children in the areas of visual-motor integration, matching and sorting skills, psycho-motor skills, and to some extent number concepts. (Authors/MB)

Language: English

DOI: 10.1086/460722

ISSN: 0013-5984

Abstract/Notes: A framework law on preschool education in Bosnia and Herzegovina from 2007 requires all preschool institutions to apply and practice inclusion as well as the compulsory preschool education in a year before children start school. The same law emphasizes that children with developmental disabilities should be included in preschool institutions according to programs adapted to their individual needs. Namely, the goal of applying inclusion in kindergartens is directed towards giving every child the opportunity to progress following their abilities. In that sense, to realize inclusion it is necessary to provide important preassumptions such as curriculum, methods of work, didactic tools, professionally educated team, and permanent assistants in individual assistance. Children with developmental difficulties deal with additional discrimination because most preschool institutions do not have the above-mentioned preassumptions for work and they are often excluded from the educational process. To find the solution to this problem, the focus of this paper is aimed at choosing a curriculum that will enable each child with an equal opportunity in life. In this context, a group of experts who completed the Montessori specialization have created the Integrated Preschool Adaptive Curriculum (IPAC) that is intended for inclusive kindergarten groups. The basis for its development was the contextual and dynamic assessment of abilities, knowledge, and skills of children who attended kindergarten a year earlier and worked according to the methodology of Montessori teaching and techniques. In this paper, we intend to present the results of a three-year study that was based on examining the impact of the Integrated Preschool Adaptive Curriculum (IPAC) on children's readiness to go to school. Readiness in this context considers reaching a certain degree of maturity in cognitive, socio-emotional, and physical development as well as in specific abilities in the cultural, hygienic, and work habits domain.

Language: Bosnian

DOI: 10.51558/2490-3647.2021.6.2.227

ISSN: 2490-3647, 2490-3604

Language: English

Published: New York: American Montessori Internationale of the United States (AMI/USA), 1997

Abstract/Notes: This study aims to determine the implementation of Montessori curriculum management along with the supporting and inhibiting factors for the implementation of Montessori curriculum management in improving the quality of learning in Askara Montessori Kindergarten, Kramatjati, East Jakarta. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach by using data collection methods of observation, interviews and documentation. The data analysis technique stage includes data reduction, data presentation and data verification, while checking the reliability of the data is carried out by extending participation, observing accuracy, triangulation and consulting with supervisors. The results of his research indicate that the implementation of Montessori curriculum management in improving the quality of learning, namely planning includes making a training schedule for teachers, both bringing in experts and attending training outside of making head work plans / annual programs, making supervision guidelines. Then the implementation includes: supervising learning planning including RPPH, RPPM and RPPS, monitoring and evaluating by fostering teachers with motivation. Evaluation includes reporting the results of supervision starting from planning, implementing and evaluating learning, then reporting the results of child development to parents. While the driving factors for change management strategies in improving teacher performance include infrastructure and facilities that include quite complete Montessori tools.

Language: English

DOI: 10.53625/ijss.v2i3.3631

ISSN: 2798-3463, 2798-4079

Abstract/Notes: This is a revised edition of: "Linking developmental assessment and curricula" (1981).

Language: English

Published: Rockville, Maryland: Aspen Publishers, 1989

Edition: 2nd ed.

ISBN: 978-0-8342-0063-0

Language: English

Published: College Park, Maryland, 1988