Self-regulation is the Greatest Gift We Can Give to Children
Over one hundred years ago, the young child’s emerging self-discipline was seen by Montessori as one of the positive outcomes of her pedagogy, which advocates respect for the child, freedom with responsibility in an environment prepared to meet the child’s needs, as well as support from a trusting and sensitive adult who cherishes the child’s … Continue reading Self-regulation is the Greatest Gift We Can Give to Children
Teaching is about learning and learning is about teaching
“It is our duty, as parents and as teachers, to give all children the space to build their emotional strength and provide a strong foundation for their future” The Duchess of Cambridge in the keynote speech launching the publication of her 5 question survey on 27 November 2020. When the Duchess of Cambridge convened the … Continue reading Teaching is about learning and learning is about teaching
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By Andy Lulka, December 2020 My favourite aspect of education is the expansion of perspectives, and my favourite element of Montessori professional development is supporting adults in shifting paradigms around education and childhood. Curating the Montessori Everywhere Challenge Pavilion with Barbara Isaacs, whose work in this area I have long admired, was a dream come … Continue reading Community
