Abstract/Notes: Montessori-based Activity Programming (MAP) was adapted for Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Living Centers (CLCs) and aims to increase independence and meaningful engagement in residents with cognitive impairment. The Montessori model prioritizes offering choice, knowing and harnessing a resident’s abilities, and enabling them to carry out purposeful roles and activities. Any perceived deficit in cognitive functioning is “circumvented” by preparing the environment to support maximum independence. The implementation of MAP-VA in VA Western NY CLC involved 3 lodges, 52 staff, 16 champions, and 65 CLC residents. Standardized implementation measures demonstrated improvements over six months in five domains assessing development of a resident-directed community. Hypothesized outcomes included improved national percentile quality improvement (QI) rankings related to psychological symptoms and medications (e.g., depressive symptoms and use of antipsychotic/antianxiety medications) and physical functioning (e.g., less falls and ability to move independently). Scores six months prior to the implementation of MAP-VA (April, 2018 to September, 2018) were compared with scores during six months of implementation post training (November, 2018 to March, 2019). Compared to pre-intervention QI measures related to psychological symptoms, a clinically meaningful trajectory of symptom decrease was observed with rankings during implementation (e.g., depressive symptoms, amount of antipsychotic medications). Likewise, compared to pre-intervention QI rankings regarding physical functioning, post-training rankings showed a trajectory of improvement (e.g., help with ADLs, ability to move independently). Implementation of the MAP-VA intervention demonstrates preliminary evidence for improvement in QI measures related to psychological symptoms and physical functioning. Implications for QI efforts in VA CLCs will be presented.

Language: English

DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igz038.3448

ISSN: 2399-5300

Abstract/Notes: This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the Montessori method in instilling the character of responsibility of Lab School FIP UMJ elementary school students. By using the Montessori method, students are trained to do something on their own with the direction of teachers and parents. At school students are trained to do daily activities consciously and responsibly. Data collection uses several techniques, namely observation, interviews, and documentation. Some of the tools used in student activities such as buttons, patchwork, needles, threads, pencils, scissors. In the activity of making their own breakfast, students bring some ingredients such as bread, beef slice, lettuce, cheese, packaged sauce, mayonnaise, and so on. By learning daily activities can train students in cultivating the character of responsibility. There are 18 characters but this research only focuses on the character of responsibility. Students' awareness to do their own daily activities needs to be instilled in students continuously. The character of responsibility can be formed not by itself, but by habits that are carried out continuously or continuously. Realizing the character of responsibility is a noble value for the life of individual creatures, social creatures who hone the character of responsibility in order to behave well, do good, and have good morals. Responsibility can be in the form of action or speech. The focus of this research is student action. The consequences for students who are unable to instill the character of responsibility will get social sanctions. / Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas metode Montessori dalam menanamkan karakter tanggung jawab siswa SD Lab School FIP UMJ. Dengan menggunakan metode Montessori, siswa dilatih untuk melakukan sesuatu sendiri dengan arahan dari guru dan orang tua. Di sekolah siswa dilatih untuk melakukan aktivitas sehari-hari secara sadar dan bertanggung jawab. Pengumpulan data menggunakan beberapa teknik yaitu observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Beberapa alat yang digunakan dalam kegiatan siswa seperti kancing, tambal sulam, jarum, benang, pensil, gunting. Dalam kegiatan membuat sarapan sendiri, siswa membawa beberapa bahan seperti roti, irisan daging sapi, selada, keju, saus kemasan, mayonaise, dan lain sebagainya. Dengan pembelajaran kegiatan sehari-hari dapat melatih siswa dalam menumbuhkan karakter tanggung jawab. Terdapat 18 karakter namun penelitian ini hanya berfokus pada karakter tanggung jawab. Kesadaran siswa untuk melakukan aktivitas sehari-hari sendiri perlu ditanamkan pada diri siswa secara terus menerus. Karakter tanggung jawab tidak dapat terbentuk dengan sendirinya, melainkan melalui kebiasaan yang dilakukan secara terus menerus atau terus menerus. Mewujudkan karakter tanggung jawab merupakan nilai luhur bagi kehidupan makhluk individu, makhluk sosial yang mengasah karakter tanggung jawab agar berperilaku baik, berbuat baik, dan berakhlak mulia. Tanggung jawab dapat berupa tindakan atau ucapan. Fokus penelitian ini adalah tindakan siswa. Konsekuensinya bagi siswa yang tidak mampu menanamkan karakter tanggung jawab akan mendapat sanksi sosial.

Language: Indonesian

DOI: 10.9000/jpt.v2i5.1090

Abstract/Notes: Improving academic achievement for students of color has long been the subject of debate among advocates of education reform (Anyon, 2013; Breitborde & Swiniarski, 2006; Payne, 2008). Some scholars have advocated for the Montessori method as an alternative educational approach to address some chronic problems in public education (Lillard, 2005; Murray, 2011, 2015; Torrance, 2012). Montessori programs are expanding in public schools (National Center for Montessori in the Public Sector, 2014c) at a time when the American public school population is more racially diverse than ever before (Maxwell, 2014). A review of the literature reflects a lack of consensus about the efficacy of Montessori elementary instruction for students of color in general, and lack of attention to outcomes for African American students specifically (Dawson, 1987; Dohrmann, Nishisda, Gartner, Lipsky, & Grimm, 2007; Lopata, Wallace, & Finn, 2005; Mallet & Schroeder, 2015). The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of reading and math instruction for third grade African American students in public Montessori, traditional, and other school choice settings, using end-of-grade standardized test scores from a large, urban district in North Carolina. Stratified sampling was used to select demographically similar traditional and magnet schools for comparison. Group mean reading and math test scores were compared using factorial MANCOVA and MANOVA procedures. African American students at grade three were found to perform at significantly higher levels in both reading and math in public Montessori schools than in traditional schools. No statistically significant difference was found in math achievement between African American third grade students in public Montessori and other magnet programs, although the Montessori group did achieve at significantly higher levels in reading. This suggests that the Montessori method can be an effective pedagogy for African American students, particularly in reading. Based on these results, recommendations are provided for policy, practice, and future research.

Language: English

Published: Charlotte, North Carolina, 2016

Abstract/Notes: The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of the YouCubed math program on upper elementary Montessori students’ mathematical mindset and accurate recall of fact families. Students watched YouCubed videos about recent neuroscience research on the positive effects of attitude, challenges, mistakes and visualizing math. Following the video, students summarized what they learned then worked on number sense activities recommended by the program. Throughout the week, students practiced fact families using Standard Celeration Charts to graph results of one minute timings. An attitudinal scale was administered to examine the program's potential effect on students’ mathematical mindset. This research found students had a growth mathematical mindset before the intervention with some improvement and recall of fact families was not greatly impacted by the YouCubed program. Students’ confidence in their math skills increased to take on challenges.

Language: English

Published: St. Paul, Minnesota, 2017

Abstract/Notes: This study investigated the viability and implications of technology-assisted story writing with kinder year students. Seven kinder year students at a private Montessori school participated in the study. Pre- and post-study conferences and Likert scales determined story writing skills and attitudes. These were followed by one-on-one storywriting sessions using a variety of story-writing tools. Students were given the choice of story-writing method at each session. Individual sessions were evaluated and completed stories compared to a rubric of fundamental story-writing elements. Stories written by the students improved with the use of computer and iPad programs, but independent story writing was not achieved. Individual phonetic abilities proved pivotal to any success with technology-assisted story writing. The results of the study suggest introducing technology-assisted story writing when a child can successfully build words phonetically.

Language: English

Published: St. Paul, Minnesota, 2017

Language: English

Language: English

Language: English

Language: English

Language: English