Digital Object NAMTA Journal 25/1 13 Montessori and Early Childhood Education: A Contemporary Perspective Surveys constructivism and developmental psychology, including work by Piaget, Vygotsky, Bruner, Gardner, Kamii, and DeVries. Considers the influence of Montessori pedagogy on early childhood education in contrast to its neglect in professional literature.
Digital Object NAMTA Journal 25/1 14 Metanoia for Montessorians Discusses the process of implementing the whole-school Montessori approach in a Dallas, Texas, school that served poor and minority children. Considers the transitions of the school to a unified, "organic" perspective. Summarizes on-going struggles within the…
Digital Object NAMTA Journal 25/1 12 Encouraging the Creative Voice of the Child Examines the role of creative expression in educational practices. Briefly outlines the work of educational leaders, including Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Howard Gardner, and Robert Sternberg, who are proponents of multi-faceted learning and creativity…
Digital Object NAMTA Journal 25/1 11 Creativity and Structure Discusses the meaning of discipline and the absence of coercion within a Montessori framework, noting the importance of social skills for the development of creativity. Highlights aspects of teaching methodology for elementary and high schools.
Digital Object NAMTA Journal 25/1 10 Pedagogy of Place: Becoming Erdkinder, The Montessori Program Design School, Program Design Position… Discusses the pedagogical practices of the Montessori Farm School for adolescents. Examines the progressive stages of community involvement that lead to an understanding of civilization and place, including uses of technology, local lore, and history; the…
Digital Object NAMTA Journal 25/1 09 The Child and the Natural Environment Discusses the importance of developing a child's relationship with nature in Montessori education. Surveys natural outdoor activities for the toddler and 3- to 6-year- old child, including addressing the planet's functions and destiny through maps,…
Digital Object NAMTA Journal 25/1 07 The Montessori Preschool: Preparation for Writing and Reading Discusses guidelines for the use of the Montessori prepared environment in addressing special needs students, focusing on writing and reading difficulties. Examines the value of Montessori's motor and sensory education as a bridge for both typically and…
Digital Object NAMTA Journal 25/1 08 Nurturing the Respectful Community through Practical Life Discusses the importance of Montessori's Practical Life exercises for building character and self-esteem, more concern for others, better understanding for academic learning, and a self-nurturing, respectful classroom community. Considers aspects of movement…
