Introduction to Montessori and the Montessori Foundation

This is a short video produced as part of the National Education Report to briefly introduce Montessori education and the work of the Montessori Foundation. A somewhat different version, hosted by commentator Hugh Downs, will be broadcast on National Public Television this year. Unfortunately, the producer only allows that version to be shown on public TV. Copies will be available to local PBS affiliate stations for rebroadcast. Produced in 2009.

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[florydory]

I have been humbled by the angelic behavior of children in Montessori schools. It reminds me that we are all born with a tremendous potential to do good.

[merdmier1]

Shame on our public schools for not making Montessori a part of their curriculum!

[nicoleleigh8]

@icashootnstar

The best Montessori teacher training (and the only Montessori teaching certificate that bears Dr. Maria Montessori's name) is AMI -- Association Montessori International. These teacher training classes were once taught by Maria's grand-daughter Renilde. The point I'm trying to make is that it's much better to go straight to the source since it's true that this learning process does rely on the skills of the Montessori Directress.

[jareia1]

My daughter started Montessori at 22 months old and I was inspired by the dynamics in the classroom I went on to get my certificate to co-teach in the toddler classroom. Following the child is key to understanding the not so terrible twos because you understand the child's need for autonomy and independence. I highly recommend parents to schedule an observation in a Montessori classroom. And you too will wonder why it is not a standard learning environment in our public schools.

[icashootnstar]

In theory, Montessori is a wonderful, intuitive way for children to learn. However, it relies very heavily on the skills of the instructor. Unfortunately, many teachers are still unable to understand the different learning styles of children. Some are very focused on work production as a means of measuring advancement, rather than spending time with and listening to the child, a strategy that seems very "un-Montessori".