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The Montessori method offers an alternative approach to public and independent schooling. In the Greek educational system, the Montessori method is mainly applied in preschool and primary educational contexts. The main research objective was to investigate the early mathematical competence of students aged 4-7 years old attending a Montessori preschool educational center with those of students aged 4-7 years old attending educational institutions where traditional teaching techniques and methods are being implemented at the Eastern Thessaloniki, Greece. The overall research sample was 142 students, 68 taught in the Montessori institution and 74 attending typical ones, as well as 119 parents of the children that were measured. A questionnaire was administered electronically to the parents who agreed to participate in the research, while the measurements of early mathematical competence were carried out via the Utrecht Early Mathematical Competence Scales. Overall findings showed that the scores of the students attending the Montessori educational institution were higher than those of the ones attending typical educational institutions, especially those of pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and first-grade children. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• Public Montessori preschool classrooms score as well as other classrooms on the CLASS instrument. • Montessori classrooms achieve similar scores despite larger class sizes and child:adult ratios. • In Montessori but not control classrooms, higher ratios and class sizes predict higher CLASS scores. • Children in Montessori classrooms experience more free choice and less whole class instruction. • Math activities occur more frequently in public Montessori than other classrooms. The CLASS-PreK instrument is widely used to evaluate early childhood classrooms, but how classrooms using Montessori, the world's most common alternative education system, fare on CLASS is understudied. Because CLASS focuses largely on teacher-child interactions as the situs of learning, but in Montessori theory, child-environment interactions are considered more primary, Montessori classrooms may score systematically lower than conventional classrooms on CLASS. CLASS also collects format, content, and demographic information that could illuminate how Montessori classrooms compare to other classrooms. Here we used data from the first national study of public Montessori preschool to examine CLASS data in Montessori preschool classrooms as compared to a lottery-control-selected set of business-as-usual ones. Montessori classrooms (n = 54) had 50% more children on average, and significantly higher child:adult ratios (roughly 9 vs. 6) than a set of intentionally stratified control classrooms (n = 19 of 128), and CLASS scores did not differ across classroom types. Children in Montessori classrooms were observed in whole group activities during fewer cycles and in freely chosen activities during more cycles; also children were observed engaging with math content during more cycles in Montessori than in control classrooms. Counterintuitively, but consistent with Montessori theory, Montessori classrooms with larger class sizes (up to 26) had higher Emotional Support and Classroom Organization domain scores, and those with higher child:adult ratios (up to 13:1) trended towards higher Instructional Support domain scores. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The Montessori philosophy and environment offers opportunities for free movement within the classroom. Physical development includes the acquisition of fundamental movement skills (FMS) which children acquire through different opportunities for movement. Previous research has shown that Montessorian pre-schoolers were more physically active during the school day compared to those attending traditional pre-schools. This led to questioning whether this noted increase in physical activity had any effect on the learning of FMS. The purpose of this study was to examine the proficiency of FMS of children aged 3–6 years in three private Montessori pre-schools. This purposive sample consisted of 105 Montessori 3–6 year olds in the Western Cape, South Africa. FMS were evaluated using the Test of Gross Motor Development Second Edition (TGMD-2). About 51.6% of the 3 year olds mastered run but scored in the poor category for five out of the six object control skills. The majority of 4 year olds (75.7%) reached mastery only in run. Most of the 5 year olds achieved mastery in run (69%) and slide (65.5%), and only 51.7% in kick. About 87.5% of the 6 year olds achieved mastery in run and slide, only half of them in leap, hop, kick and catch. No area of FMS were mastered by all the participants, but overall, the performance ranged from 'average' to 'above average'. This shows potential for improvement in FMS proficiency. Therefore, children, even in a Montessori environment, require specific instruction to achieve proficiency of all FMS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Montessori method applied in nursing homes is a person-centered approach targeting the enhancement of autonomy, well-being, and quality of life for older adults with dementia. Despite its potential in the aging field, its operationalization remains unclear in the context of institutionalization. This study aims to outline the method's components and adoption factors using a behavior change intervention framework among professionals from a French institution demonstrating a high level of method application. We employed a qualitative descriptive approach based on thematic analysis. Nine professionals from the same institution underwent a semi-structured individual interview within the facility. The findings were modeled using the Behavior Change Intervention Ontology. We obtained a final framework defining the intervention, mechanisms of action, exposure, contextual factors, and behavioral outcomes. The method is based on values, principles, and techniques such as facilitation, choice, meaningful activities, environmental adjustments, and specific tools. Applied continuously to residents, families, and professionals, its implementation is influenced by several contextual factors leading to practice changes at various levels. This study constitutes both a theoretical and practical contribution, providing a better definition of the method and the key factors influencing its appropriation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Maria Montessori, włoska lekarka i pedagog, żyjąca na przełomie XIX i XX wieku, stworzyła koncepcję pedagogiczną opartą na podmiotowym podejściu do dziecka. Zwracała uwagę, że dzieciństwo jest ważnym etapem w rozwoju człowieka. W związku z tym postulowała, że należy prowadzić badania, aby odkryć jego wartość. Na podstawie eksperymentu przeprowadzonego z dziećmi z deficytami rozwojowymi, a następnie z dziećmi w wieku przedszkolnym w tak zwanym „Casa dei Bambini”, opracowała innowacyjną metodę wspierającą rozwój dziecka. Jej rozumienie dziecka i dzieciństwa wpisuje się w nurt Nowego Wychowania rozwijającego się na początku XX wieku. Celem artykułu jest odczytanie na nowo znaczenia treści pojęć „dziecko” i „dzieciństwo” w antropologicznej i filozoficznej perspektywie badań w myśli pedagogicznej Montessori. Problemy badawcze zostały sformułowane w formie pytań: Kim jest dziecko i jakie znaczenie Montessori nadaje dzieciństwu? Metodą badawczą, która została zastosowana, był narracyjny przegląd literatury, w tym przypadku dzieł Montessori. Badania wykazały, że według Montessori dziecko jest „konstruktorem” własnego bytu, a nie tylko skutkiem działań reprodukcyjnych swoich rodziców. Nie jest też pustym naczyniem, które należy napełnić wiedzą. Dziecko pozostaje w centrum metody Montessori, która uwzględnia specyficzne właściwości poznawania przez dziecko swego otoczenia w okresie dzieciństwa.

In the Postwar years towards the pursuit of happiness and the construction of a new society, an unusual accommodation facility was built on a meadow just outside Cortina d'Ampezzo: the Albergo Meridiana. The originality of this building can be found in the female client, in its target– childhood, hosting boys and girls from 3 to 14 years old – and above all in the proposal of a house built according to the Montessori model, rather than a more traditional holiday camp. The design was entrusted to Edoardo Gellner and it represented not only one of the first mature works of the architect, but also a real design experimentation on Montessori’s theories of the environment. Also, the building was a testing ground on the interior design which will lead, in the following years, to the more corporate variation of the holiday for children: the Eni Village Summer Camp in Borca di Cadore. In smaller dimensions, the Meridiana anticipated architectural forms, interiors spaces and materials and construction methods, contributing to irreversibly modify the social and pedagogical approach of the architecture of holiday camps through Montessori’s words and theories.

The research investigates the impact that Montessori alternative education programs have on alleviating the effects of the ADHD symptomatology in the classroom and globally.As a cross-sectional study aimed at the comparative analysis of the academic performance, behavior, reactivity, self-efficacy and social integration, the research intends to provide a deep understanding of how this pedagogical method can contribute to the academic and social development of these pupils, while emphasizing their specific needs. The detailed analysis of the results brings to light the practical implications and the theoretical implications of using the Montessori method in the context of education for children with ADHD nationwide. Data were collected from a group of parents (N=104) who have children enrolled in eithe Montessori or traditional education programs and the analysis was aimed at assessing the significant differences between the two groups, as they were perceived by the respondents.

Measuring the level of literacy has been of interest to educators for decades. Reading involves many different componentsphonemic awareness, ability to decode and construct sounds, comprehension, fluency and speed-most batteries differ in the methodology that they use and in the abilities that they assess. Some international tools - like PIRLS (Progress in International Reading Literacy Study, International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement), PISA (Program for International Student Assessment, OECD) measure reading ability for children above the age of 7-8 years. This makes intervention difficult for poor readers. The Let's Read Reading Age Diagnostic Tool (LR-RADT) is based on the Let's Read program and follows the common pattern of teaching reading through phonics in most of the Montessori and preschools in India. It was developed to track the acquisition of decoding and syllabification reading skills in children as early as four years. This article is written to establish the validity and reliability of this tool as an effective and efficient test for acquisition of phonetic reading skills in Early Years. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article aims to show the contributions and foundations of Maria Montessori’s pedagogical thought, her place in the History of Education as a woman of great social and educational impact, as well as the relevance of her method. To this end, this article analyses her figure, her pedagogical thought and her legacy, analysing it from three perspectives: historical, pedagogical and social, reflecting on the great educational and social work carried out by Maria Montessori and her Montessorians. A qualitative methodology has been used, using the historical-pedagogical method. The main conclusions of the work show the richness of Montessori, her educational impact in the past and in the present, and the relevance of her figure and pedagogical thought, which continues to be useful and relevant in today’s pedagogy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article examines the expansion of public Montessori education and its implications for student participation and outcomes. The study focuses on the state of South Carolina, which has the largest number of public Montessori programs in the United States. Through a comprehensive analysis of demographic characteristics and standardized test scores, we investigate the participation of different student groups in public Montessori programs and compare the academic achievement of public Montessori students to their peers in traditional public schools. The findings indicate that public Montessori attracts a diverse range of students, but there is an underrepresentation of less-resourced students and students of color in public Montessori programs. Using matching procedures, we find that Montessori students demonstrated higher achievement growth in ELA and math compared to similar traditional public school students. Subgroup analyses find that higher achievement growth for Montessori students is consistent across many student groups. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of public Montessori and highlights the importance of considering curriculum and educational philosophy when evaluating the impact of education policies and programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper I have tried to highlight how, from the outset, the Montessorian pedagogy is not so much an alternative way of teaching, as a scientifically elaborated instrument to re-establish the physiological balance of the person in order to develop inner human qualities and abilities from the very beginning of existence. We can regard her pedagogy as the foundation for a new humanism, aimed at the evolution of mankind. I was inspired by this pedagogy in the training work I conducted in Cameroon, Armenia, Bosnia and Rwanda, after discovering the Montessori method at the Tibetan Children’s Village in Dharamsala, the shelter for refugee minors in India, conceived and wanted by the Dalai Lama, Nobel Peace Prize in 1989. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Montessori educators face increasing demands to support growing numbers of students who have developmental delays or disabilities, and early detection and support are essential. Yet, detecting developmental delays is a complex task, and early childhood educators do not typically receive specialized training. The Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ) is a set of valid and reliable developmental screening tools widely used in education and health settings, but ASQ use has not been assessed in Montessori settings. In a pre/post, multimethod design, this study examined the perceptions and impact of an ASQ training—adapted for Montessori settings—for guides and administrators. The results suggest the ASQ training and implementation of its tools were perceived as beneficial and valuable. The training positively influenced participants’ attitudes and beliefs, skills and knowledge, confidence and self-efficacy, and access to resources. Alumni of the training had similar attitudes and beliefs, as well as confidence and self-efficacy, compared to recent trainees, although alumni’s skills and knowledge, as well as access to resources, were more advanced than the recent trainees. Qualitative findings also point to the benefits of the training while highlighting the realities, needs, and challenges Montessori educators face. This study provides evidence that Montessori educators benefit from ASQ developmental screening training. Through ASQ training and implementation, Montessori educators can gain a better understanding of students’ developmental milestones, more effectively observe their students’ behaviors, and more confidently advocate for students’ support needs.

Este aporte explora la intersección entre la teoría Montessori y el diseño arquitectónico en Argentina en el marco de un ejercicio pedagógico de la carrera de Arquitectura. A través de un proyecto de jardín maternal en Maipú, Mendoza, se analiza cómo la arquitectura puede satisfacer las necesidades de la niñez, promoviendo autonomía, aprendizaje activo e integración comunitaria. Basado en principios de respeto, independencia, libertad y responsabilidad, se incorporan conceptos de la Escuela Activa y de arquitectos como Herman Hertzberger y Aldo Van Eyck, quienes ven la arquitectura escolar como una extensión de la casa y la ciudad. Este enfoque subraya la importancia de estos proyectos en la formación educativa y social de los niños. En el Taller de Diseño Arquitectónico 4 y 5 de la Facultad de Arquitectura, Urbanismo y Diseño de la Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata (UNMdP), se enfatiza en que los estudiantes desarrollen su autonomía como diseñadores y adapten sus proyectos a las necesidades específicas de los usuarios, en este caso, los niños. Este enfoque es coherente con la filosofía educativa de María Montessori, que ve a los niños como protagonistas activos de su propio aprendizaje. En este taller, se fomenta una actitud de compromiso y cooperación, invitando a los estudiantes a participar en actividades críticas y reflexivas que les permitan comprender y responder a las realidades del contexto en el que trabajan.

This paper is a historical account of the spread of Montessori education in mainland China. It surveys the general picture of early childhood education (ECE) in China and discusses the factors leading to the popularity of Montessori education in the 1990s. Although first introduced into China in the early 1900s, for reasons explained, Montessori education was unsuccessful in catching on as an education method in the early part of the 20th century. Following policy changes and growing interest in western education methods, Montessori education reemerged in the 1990s and has remained a sought-out education method since. In this paper, localization is also discussed as a prominent concern expressed in the Chinese research is ensuring Montessori education promotes and instills values consistent with Chinese society. As is shown, elements of the Montessori method are consistent with Chinese culture, creating a cooperative relationship between these two systems. Of equal importance, Montessori education emphasizes the cultivation of collective identity and societal relationships similar to Chinese culture, the slight difference between them being that Montessori also emphasized the construction of the individual as well.

Background and Aims The present study aimed to investigate the effect of a course of practicing motor games based on Montessori theory on the fine and gross motor skills of children with attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder. Methods The present research was quasi-experimental. This study was done using a pre-test-post-test design on 30 male students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. They were randomly divided into the control (15 students with a mean age of 8.1±0.4 years) and experimental (15 students with a mean age of 8.1±0.5 years). Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder were diagnosed and found appropriate by psychiatrists. They were also assessed using the Conners' parent and teacher rating scale questionnaire, whose validity and reliability in Iran were found to be 81%, using the Cronbach method. Then, through the Lichen-Ozeretsky motor adequacy test, both groups were assessed, and the experimental group received motor games based on Montessori theory for 12 weeks (three days per week). Covariance analysis was used to analyze the obtained data. Results The results of covariance analysis indicate a significant difference between the experimental and control groups. The subtests of strength (P<0.008), balance (P<0.001, F=31.97), 2-way coordination (P<0.001, F=21.32), motor vision control (F=94.15, P<0.001), agility speed (F=82.5, P<0.023), and response speed (F=10.22, P<0.003) were different between groups. Conclusion The study's results showed a significant improvement in strength, balance, 2-way coordination, motor vision control, response speed, speed, and agility after the training period. Therefore, using this training program in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is recommended. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Education is essential for the intelligence of the nation. The education of the nation's children is referred to as one of the factors that can lead to success or setbacks for the country's future. Education in Indonesia is still not perfect, and it is not perfect to say that it has achieved progress in character education; as evidence, this time, there are still many students who have lost their sense of nationality, honesty, courtesy, and sense of responsibility. So, for that, character education absolutely must be revitalized again. This quantitative study aims to determine the effect of the differences in implementing the Montessori and Classical learning methods on strengthening character education in early childhood using flash cards. The design used in this research is in the form of a comparative quantitative approach. Questionnaires were distributed to 12 teachers from each school, with six teachers as respondents. The data obtained from the questionnaire distribution is then analyzed using a Likert scale, and the results of student learning scores are analyzed using an independent t-test. The research results show that the teacher's perception of implementing the Montessori Method and the Classical Learning Method towards strengthening character education using flash cards has a very effective category with an achievement of 82% for learning the Montessori Method. While the effective category with an achievement of 73% for the Classical Learning Method. Based on the Independent t-test, the value of the difference in character education shows the effect of the difference, namely 0.20. The effect of this difference is statistically categorized as not accurate, or there is no difference in the effect of the implementation of the Montessori Method and the Classical Learning Method on strengthening early childhood character education. The Montessori and Classical Learning Method can benefit early childhood character education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Preschools are critical institutions where children take the first steps into their education life. These institutions generally provide education for children aged 3 to 6 years old. The Montessori method stands out as one of the most popular educational approaches worldwide. This method is based on the child's innate desire to learn and is supported by giving freedom to children. School buildings and surroundings should be designed to fit the needs of children and enable them to move freely. Montessori method has been implemented by private schools for approximately 10-15 years in Türkiye; however, efforts to integrate it with the traditional education approach have posed challenges in achieving the expected efficiency. Therefore, this study examines the compliance of the selected preschool education institution with Montessori principles. The study primarily includes the analysis of the Montessori method and its related principles through sample schools worldwide and in Türkiye. Later, the study focuses on Montessori education principles such as sensitive periods, absorbent mind, repetition of exercises, freedom, polarization of attention, mixed-age classrooms, rewards and punishments, teacher-child interaction, and the concept of the 'prepared environment'. As part of the study's material, analyzes of both indoor and outdoor spaces of Masal Nursery Day Care House in Diyarbakır were conducted based on the prepared environment criteria (clarity, functionality, flexibility, naturalness, freedom, and convenience). These analyses were supported by data obtained from observations, school plans, and photographs. The results measure the extent to which the school reflects Montessori educational principles. The study concludes by offering suggestions to increase the school's alignment with the Montessori method. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Common methods of measuring discipline disproportionality can produce contradictory results and obscure base-rate information. In this paper, we show how using multilevel modeling to analyze discipline disparities resolves ambiguities inherent in traditional measures of disparities: relative rate ratios and risk differences. One previous study suggests there is less racial discipline disproportionality in Montessori schools, so we used our new approach, along with relative rate ratios and risk differences, to compare discipline disproportionality in a sample of Title 1 Montessori and non-Montessori schools identified using propensity score matching. Using the multilevel model clarified results from other measures: Discipline disproportionality was similar across school settings, even though overall rates were significantly lower in the Montessori schools. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The case study, H is For Hurricane and M is For Maria explores the public Montessori System of Puerto Rico as an educational philosophy of resilience. The authors present a counternarrative to early literacy development on the island by focusing in on two public Montessori schools from Vieques, Puerto Rico. The study was conducted one year after the passing of Hurricane Maria. Data collected, highlights the strong effectiveness of combining children's home life experiences together with foundational early literacy development. Through this piece, teachers and parents share how they teach early literacy by making the absolute most of what surrounds them physically and culturally. Puerto Rico is poorer than the poorest state yet has had the fastest growth of public Montessori schools, than anywhere else in the United States. Major conclusions state that access to public Montessori education in Puerto Rico offers children an advantage in early literacy development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article examines the effects of Montessori music-movement activities on the development of the rhythmic abilities of 59 children from Montessori preschools, aged between 3 and 6 years. Children were deployed into two experimental groups (EG 1 (n = 20) & EG 2 (n = 22)) and a control group (CG) (n = 17). Our intervention consisted of introducing 15 to 20 min of unstructured movement time, either accompanied by a piano (EG 1) or recording (EG 2), three times a week for four months, whereas the control group carried on the usual Montessori program. We used a quasi-experimental nonequivalent groups design with pretest–posttest. Three tests for measuring rhythmic abilities were used: auditory discrimination of the rhythmic patterns, imitation of spoken rhythmic phrases, and determining the synchronization of movement with the rhythm of the music. The interventions had a positive effect on the development of the rhythmic abilities of children included in the study. The most significant effect was noticed in EG 1, while no effect of non-activity was detected in the control group. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

El objetivo del artículo es identificar las divergencias teóricas y prácticas entre la disciplina de la configuración y el estructuralismo holandés sobre la base del análisis de dos proyectos destinados a la infancia: el proyecto para un complejo asistencial Pestazzoli en Amerongen (Países Bajos), ideado por Piet Blom en 1962, y la escuela Montessori en Delft (Países Bajos), diseñada y construida por Herman Hertzberger entre 1960 y 1970. Con respecto a la estructura, en primer lugar, se sintetizan los términos en que se definen la disciplina de la configuración y el estructuralismo holandés. Ello permite constatar las divergencias a nivel teórico. A continuación, se analizan la propuesta para el complejo asistencial Pestazzoli y el proyecto para la escuela Montessori, considerados representativos de ambas corrientes tras una revisión preliminar del material gráfico original. Con base en estas definiciones y análisis, se evalúa el alcance de la aplicación de los principios teóricos en los proyectos seleccionados y se demuestra su respectiva proximidad a la disciplina de la configuración y al estructuralismo holandés. De esta forma se ponen de manifiesto algunas de las divergencias a nivel práctico, concretamente, las que afectan al proceso de ideación.

Bu araştırmanın amacı, Montessori uygulayıcısı erken çocukluk dönemi eğitimcilerinin bilimsel süreç becerilerinin kazandırılmasına ilişkin görüş ve uygulamalarını incelemektir. Montessori uygulayıcısı üç okul öncesi öğretmeni ve iki usta öğreticinin katıldığı bu araştırma durum çalışması deseninde gerçekleştirilmiştir. Katılımcılar, amaçlı örneklem yöntemlerinden biri olan ölçüt örneklemeye göre belirlenmiştir. Veriler, ders planı yapılandırma formu, bilimsel süreç becerileri görüşme soruları ve sınıf içi gözlem formu aracılığıyla toplanmıştır. Ders planları ve görüşme soruları aracılığıyla toplanan veriler üzerinde tümevarımsal içerik analizi yapılmıştır. Sınıf içi gözlemler ise analitik bir gözlem protokolü yardımıyla analiz edilmiştir. Bulgular, erken çocukluk dönemi eğitimcilerinin gözlem, tahmin etme, sınıflama, ölçme ve çıkarım yapma becerisini kazandırma eğiliminde olduklarını ortaya çıkarmıştır. Ayrıca katılımcılar, etkinliklerini planlarken ve uygularken çocuk bilişi ve anlayışları, bilim okuryazarlığı, vatandaşlık-karakter eğitimi ve çocuk merkezli pedagojik stratejilere odaklanmışlardır. Katılımcıların çocukları değerlendirirken bireysel gözlemleri kullandıkları tespit edilmiştir. Sınırlı sayıda Montessori uygulayıcısı erken çocukluk dönemi eğitimcileriyle yürütülen bu çalışma, farklı programları uygulayan öğretmenlerin karşılaştırılacağı şekilde genişletilebilir.

Maria Montessori’s work remains popular and influential around the world. She provided fascinating descriptions of her observations of children’s learning. Yet at the heart of her work is a lacuna: the issue of how children learn their first language. For Montessori, it was a marvel, a miracle—but a mystery. We argue that the later philosophy of Ludwig Wittgenstein offers a way forward. With the clearer view offered by Wittgenstein’s reminders, we propose that Montessori’s work can be reevaluated to better understand Montessori’s contribution, child development and, in particular, how children acquire a first language.

Educational theory and practice is dominated by mass formal schooling systems, which routinely and unjustly harm many students. I call this stance “educational pacifism,” and in this paper argue that Montessorians ought to be educational pacifists. That is, they ought to recognize, understand, and reject systemic educational harm and ensure that it does not occur in their own practice, so that Montessori students are not harmed during their education and so that Montessori education might provide a nonharmful educational alternative to mass formal schooling. I suggest that Maria Montessori was, broadly speaking, herself an educational pacifist, and that not only is educational pacifism the morally right position for a Montessorian, but also that it is naturally a Montessorian position.

En este artículo los autores se aproximan a la figura de Celestina Vigneaux (1878-1964) que forma parte de la primera generación del movimiento de la renovación pedagógica. Este estudio viene motivado por dos razones: de un lado, fue la maestra que introduzco las cantinas escolares como práctica higienista pero también educativa y cultural y, de otro, llevó a cabo el método de Maria Montessori en una escuela pública de la ciudad de Barcelona. Todo ello representa una oportunidad para recuperar la memoria histórica de una maestra con una formación y pensamiento pedagógico muy sólidos. Su nombre no puede cair en el olvido ni ser eclipsado por las trayectorias biográficas también interesantes de su marido (Pere Coromines) y alguno de sus hijos (Joan Coromines). Se trata, pues, de un estudio que se ha llevado a cabo a través de la hermenéutica de los principales textos publicados por parte de Celestina Vigneaux, los principales autores contemporáneos de dicha maestra y, por supuesto, obras referentes de la Historia de la Pedagogía catalana.

Although some have attempted to appropriate elements of Montessori education to select groups of adults (e.g., for learning disabilities, second language acquisition, dementia patients), there have been no comprehensive attempts to validate the adaptation of this approach to the adult learner in general. This exploratory study attempts to provide a rationale as to why it is developmentally legitimate to adapt this pedagogical method to adult education. This is attempted through a consideration of the aim and purpose of Montessori education as well as Maria Montessori's concept of human development. This paper concludes by envisioning initial suggestions for Montessori adult education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Ladson-Billings (2014) asserts educators often fail to carry out a critical form of culturally relevant pedagogy (CRP) by neglecting the development of sociopolitical consciousness and attending to limited understandings of "culture." Using narrative inquiry, this study explored preschool teachers' narratives on various factors which influenced their implementation of CRP with an emphasis on sociopolitical consciousness development by engaging young children in lessons on racism and racial justice. Our findings indicate that teachers' beliefs and commitments, social justice driven school culture, and a flexible Montessori curriculum contributed to their implementation of CRP in order to teach for social justice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article discusses the use of behavior-specific praise (BSP), an effective technique for promoting prosocial behavior and managing classrooms. It addresses the criticism that BSP may reduce students' intrinsic motivation and offers directions on how to use BSP to provide students, especially those with challenging behaviors, with useful feedback that encourages them to engage productively in school activities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim. Montessori activities were implemented in nursing care of older adults in the home environment with the aim of creating meaningful, inclusive, and failure-free daily activities that improve their quality of life. Material and methods. In-depth comparative case studies with exploratory methods were used based on structured interviews and observation of four purposely selected older adults with and without dementia in the home environment. The data was collected using the Montessori methodology, which was divided into five phases. Results. Diff erent types of activities and roles were developed based on the individual's abilities and interests. The participants felt more independent and self-confident in the performance of planned activities and satisfied that they are busy during the day and engaged in activities that contribute to their better mobility and health. Conclusions. Implemented activities can facilitate the inclusion of older adults in the daily routine of family life, increase the quality of life and the possibility of self-care in the home environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Fostering creative minds has always been a premise to ensure adaptation to new challenges of human civilization. While some alternative educational settings (i.e., Montessori) were shown to nurture creative skills, it is unknown how they impact underlying brain mechanisms across the school years. This study assessed creative thinking and resting‐state functional connectivity via fMRI in 75 children (4–18 y.o.) enrolled either in Montessori or traditional schools. We found that pedagogy significantly influenced creative performance and underlying brain networks. Replicating past work, Montessori‐schooled children showed higher scores on creative thinking tests. Using static functional connectivity analysis, we found that Montessori‐schooled children showed decreased within‐network functional connectivity of the salience network. Moreover, using dynamic functional connectivity, we found that traditionally‐schooled children spent more time in a brain state characterized by high intra‐default mode network connectivity. These findings suggest that pedagogy may influence brain networks relevant to creative thinking—particularly the default and salience networks. Further research is needed, like a longitudinal study, to verify these results given the implications for educational practitioners. A video abstract of this article can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWV%5f5o8wB5g. Research Highlights: Most executive jobs are prospected to be obsolete within several decades, so creative skills are seen as essential for the near future.School experience has been shown to play a role in creativity development, however, the underlying brain mechanisms remained under‐investigated yet.Seventy‐five 4–18 years‐old children, from Montessori or traditional schools, performed a creativity task at the behavioral level, and a 6‐min resting‐state MR scan.We uniquely report preliminary evidence for the impact of pedagogy on functional brain networks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Montessori considers as an effective method that is commonly used in nurseries to improve the mental performance and develop the cognitive skills toward children. Tangible user interfaces (TUI) is an effective tool that allows interaction with physical objects in a way that makes this interaction augmented through embedded computation. This paper proposed a new concept of Montessori, which is Interactive Technological Montessori (ITM) using TUI. It aims to measure the impact of using TUI on enhancing the effectiveness of Montessori and make a new futuristic design vision for Montessori activities to motivate children positively. The findings of this paper revealed that Merging TUI with ITM has a great potential to increase the efficiency of Montessori. In addition to considering the appropriate design principles and Multi aging group work help children to be motivated positively to interact with the Montessori activities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this historical study, the author explores the racial views of Maria Montessori as expressed in her largely forgotten 1913 book, Pedagogical Anthropology. As a physician and physical anthropologist, Montessori espoused three racial beliefs that were in wide circulation during the late nineteenth century: biological racism, racial determinism, and craniology. Montessori combined these beliefs to warrant the underlying conviction that the races of the world were organized hierarchically with the White races at the top and the races of colour at the bottom, and that, even within the broader White race, there were numerous racial types that could likewise be organized hierarchically based on their physiological features and intellectual potential. The author demonstrates how Montessori expressed these racist beliefs in Pedagogical Anthropology, how she connected them to her famous pedagogy and curriculum, and how they fit into the racial discourses of contemporaneous educators and anthropologists. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The primary objective of this research is to assess the effectiveness of Montessori pedagogy in nurturing independent learning in early childhood education, specifically at PAUD Montessori Futura Indonesia. Utilizing a descriptive case study approach, the study examines daily routines, learning activities, and the role of educators in fostering independence. The findings indicate that children consistently engage in independent behaviors, such as choosing activities autonomously and requiring minimal teacher intervention. Educators are instrumental in crafting activities that bolster independent learning, and the learning facilities are strategically organized to facilitate this objective. The practice of age grouping within the institution further enriches the learning environment by instilling a sense of responsibility among older children. These outcomes have considerable implications for both research and practice in early childhood education, suggesting that Montessori pedagogy can effectively promote independent learning. However, the study is confined to a single educational setting and does not explore the Montessori approach's long-term effects or adaptability in diverse socio-cultural contexts. Future research is recommended to investigate these areas for a more holistic understanding of the efficacy of Montessori pedagogy in promoting independent learning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The purpose of this study is to synthesize Montessori’s writings on citizenship education to support the implementation of a Montessorian view. This synthesis demonstrates that Montessori was of the explicit conviction that a better world can be achieved through citizenship education, as it strives for a peaceful and harmonious society. We approach this topic through the Dutch context. Although schools in the Netherlands are required by law to promote active citizenship and social cohesion, this law does not stipulate which of the many different views on citizenship education schools must adhere to. Schools have the liberty to devise their own citizenship curricula if they can substantiate their views and choices. For Montessori schools, this requires insight into Montessori’s view on citizenship education. Although Montessori’s views are still largely appropriate in our time, an ongoing dialogue about citizenship education is required, as Montessori lived and worked in a specific geopolitical context. Based on our analysis, we have identified seven themes that characterize Montessori’s view on citizenship education: one common citizenship goal; preparation for independent thinking and action; image of the future citizen; adapted and critical citizens; humanity for harmony; knowledge as prerequisite, personality development as goal; and an ever-expanding worldview. The results of this study provide valuable insights for designing and teaching citizenship education through a Montessorian lens.

The aim of the research is to identify the effectiveness of an educational program designed according to the two methods of Montessori and palliative education in developing the speaking skills of students with learning difficulties in the basic education stage in the Republic of Yemen, based on the two approaches (descriptive and semi-experimental), and to achieve the objective of the study, an achievement test was prepared and presented The arbitrators in the curricula of the Arabic language and the methods of teaching it to judge his sincerity, and the research sample consisted of (30) students from the fourth grade who suffer from learning difficulties. They were divided into two experimental groups consisting of (15) female students each, and the results of the research showed that there were statistically significant differences at the level (0.01) between the mean scores of the Montessori group and soft education in the post application of the note card for the total speaking skills in favor of the group that underwent the method of soft education. In light of the results, a number of recommendations were proposed, including: the need to employ the Montessori method and palliative education on scientific basis in teaching Arabic to basic stage students in general, and students with learning difficulties in particular. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]