Digital Object NAMTA Journal 24/2 08 Science and Faith: Maria Montessori's Principles of Education Examines Maria Montessori's views on coordinating medical practice and educational theory and her spiritual convictions. Maintains that her rigorous scientific orientation is coupled with clear exhortations for the spiritual development of teachers so that…
Digital Object NAMTA Journal 24/2 05 The History of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Presents a history, since its founding, of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a training association devoted to spiritual preparation of adults so they can meet the spiritual needs of children in the Christian tradition. Focuses on the efficacy of the…
Digital Object NAMTA Journal 24/2 06 The Totonaca People and the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Illustrates how the spread of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in work with the Totonaca people of the Mexican states of Veracruz and Puebla indicates the universality of Montessori pedagogical principles and the power of the parable method of teaching…
Digital Object NAMTA Journal 24/2 04 Discovering the Real Spiritual Child (Part 2) Presents an intellectual view of transcendence in relation to the widening of consciousness. Indicates that the spiritual beginnings of life establish and integrate the human personality, which, when connected to a vital center, gives a fundamental point of…
Digital Object NAMTA Journal 24/2 02 Discovering the Real Spiritual Child (Part 1) Presents anecdotal reflections on the serenity and revelations of the "new child" in relationship with God. Maintains that knowing one's religious tradition provides the basis for being open to all religions.
Digital Object NAMTA Journal 24/1 16 Maria Montessori: A Learner Taught by Children Explains that in Maria Montessori's California presentations during 1915, she specified the difference between "her" teacher who observed, guided and learned from children and the "regular" teacher who taught what adults thought children should know. Conveys…
Digital Object NAMTA Journal 24/1 15 Story Upon Story Discusses how stories can be used to "teach" history and science. Provides many examples of how this is done in the author's Montessori classroom. Explains the ramifications of using stories in classrooms and how it inspires children to research a topic in…
Digital Object NAMTA Journal 24/1 14 Multiple Intelligences: Past, Present, Future Explains past influences on Howard Gardner's work and the present state of his Theory of Multiple Intelligences. Explores the educational implications of Gardner's work on multiple intelligences. Draws a portrait of the child as imbued with natural potentials…
