Understanding the Montessori Approach: Early Years Education in Practice

ISBN-13: 9781138690547 / Angielski / Miękka / 2018 / 148 str.

Daniel Isaacs

Opis

This second edition describes the key principles of the Montessori approach to early childhood supported with examples and case studies. Exploring all areas of the curriculum including the organisation of Montessori schools, the environment, learning and teaching and the outcomes for children, the book has been updated to take into account curriculum changes and the relationship of media and technology to the Montessori approach. Providing students and practitioners with key information about a major pedagogical influence on early years practice, it highlights the key ideas that practitioners should consider when reviewing and reflecting on their own practice.

Spis treści

Introduction  1. Historical context  2. Montessori’s Views of Child Development  3. Organisation of Montessori schools  4. Principles of Montessori Pedagogy  5. Learning in Montessori Settings  6. The Favourable Environment  7. Benefits and Challenges of the Montessori Approach to Children’s lives and communities of today  Appendix 1. Montessori education for 12– 18 year olds  Appendix 2. Glossary of terms  Appendix 3. Key Montessori texts  Appendix 4. Leading UK and international Montessori organisations  Bibliography  Index

O autorze

Barbara Isaacs is Chief education Officer, Montessori St. Nicholas Charity / Montessori Centre International.