This research project revolved around the importance of Socratic seminars in Montessori middle schools. The goal was to establish an online seminar library for the teachers at Parkway Montessori Middle School, which included ...

The use of manipulatives have been a big debate with math teachers. Are they helpful? Do they distract students? What makes a good manipulative? What are the manipulatives that are distracting? Can the use of ...

This research explored methods to develop tools and systems that build math vocabulary and recognition of the type of math operations required according to problems posed in a lower elementary classroom. Participants in ...

As teachers, we strive to help every student be successful and develop a love for learning. We want, and expect, that every child can and will be successful. However, we are still falling short of our goal. Too much time ...

In the spring of 2014, a public Midwestern elementary Montessori charter school governance board president along with other governance board members set out on a journey of discovery. They began by inviting the staff into ...

The Montessori method is growing in public education. But it is a complex method with many aspects, and there is much potential for misunderstanding and mis-emphasis. In the midst of the many external pressures of a ...

Often the Arts are marginalized by academia as a bonus event if we have extra time or money. This project is here to prove that the Arts, specifically the Visual Arts have a place in an academic setting and have a valid ...

Music is a part of the everyday lives of most people. Ensemble directors and music educators have noticed that many students are music-illiterate. While students enjoy listening to and performing music, many students cannot ...

Parental/familial involvement in the classroom as well as school community is an issue of constant importance. Parents and families are crucial participants in a child's education. It is critical to create a bridge between ...

Developing a successful multiage learning environment in an emerging urban, public, Montessori middle school has its challenges. However this challenge is overshadowed by the benefits this type of community fosters. ...