Language: English

Language: English

Language: English

Language: English

Abstract/Notes: In this article, Aline Wolf discusses the challenges of teaching elementary reading at present time. She also raises her concern not only about the declining of reading skills, but also about the declining number of books that students actually read which creates a dilemma for teachers. She believes that the Montessori community must give priority to eliminating current deficiencies in reading. In brainstorming sessions, workshops, staff meetings, and professional Montessori consultations, she feels that Montessorians must grapple with these problems and decide on creative solutions consistent with Montessori traditions. One strategy she suggests is Elementary training courses, if they have not already done so, can adjust their curriculum to incorporate Montessori strategies for nonreaders at the elementary level. The very valuable exercise of word building can be upgraded for 6-and 7-year-olds. Phonetic readers can be found with higher interest content. The author argues that for developing readers educators should ask if the methods being used respect each child's individual interests. Does it meet his or her particular needs, whether for more help with phonograms or for a wider variety of challenging books? Does this new strategy lead each student to a love of reading? Does it weigh down the burgeoning reader with dubious tasks that usurp the time for actually reading books? In attempts to improve reading in elementary classes teachers should be certain that any procedures decided upon are in keeping with the cherished techniques that have distinguished Montessori education for over a century.

Language: English

ISSN: 1054-0040

Language: English

ISSN: 1054-0040

Language: English

ISSN: 1054-0040

Abstract/Notes: Summary of Sen. Christopher Dodd's speech at AMS Seminar, Arlington, VA, April, 2002

Language: English

ISSN: 1054-0040

Abstract/Notes: Teachers Research Network

Language: English

ISSN: 1054-0040

Abstract/Notes: The final thesis deals with the use of Montessori materials in teaching English to young learners in a Montessori school. The aim of the final thesis is to investigate the possibilities of using originally designed Montessori materials with third graders in English classes and find out their impact on English teaching to these pupils. The theoretical part focuses on the Montessori method with emphasis on a prepared environment and Montessori materials. Characteristics of young learners and their ways of learning are introduced. The empirical part is approached as research where the emphasis is put on a detailed description of learning materials and reflection of their use in the Montessori classroom. / Závěrečná práce se zabývá využitím Montessori pomůcek ve výuce angličtiny u mladších žáků v Montessori škole. Cílem závěrečné práce je zjistit, jaké jsou možnosti využití originálně vytvořených Montessori pomůcek v hodinách angličtiny u žáků třetího ročníku a jaký mají vliv na výuku angličtiny u těchto žáků. Teoretická část práce se zabývá Montessori metodou, přičemž je kladen důraz na popis připraveného prostředí a Montessori pomůcek. Představena je také charakteristika mladších žáků a způsoby, jakými se učí. Empirická část je realizovaná pomocí výzkumu, ve kterém je kladen důraz na podrobný popis vytvořených pomůcek a reflexi jejich využití v Montessori třídě.

Language: English

Published: Brno, Czechia, 2022