Parental views of the Montessori approach in a public Greek Early years setting

doi:10.1080/03004279.2020.1849344

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Parental views of the Montessori approach in a public Greek Early years setting

Published Nov 24, 2020 · DOI · E. Tympa, V. Karavida, Athina Charissi

Education 3-13

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ABSTRACT According to Montessori, children learn more effectively when they discover knowledge on their own, through spontaneous exploratory learning and experiential approach to knowledge, focusing primarily on trusting the child and respecting his exceptional capabilities and skills. The Montessori educational approach was implemented in a public preschool setting in North Greece. Two years after the implementation of the Montessori approach, parents were invited to participate in focus groups interviews. According to parents’ views, children gained confidence in mathematics and reading stories by their own, cooperated more easily and resolved problems with maturity. The data indicates that in such an environment, the classroom becomes productive and the children individually give their personal interpretation of the information offered to them.

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The Montessori approach in a public preschool setting in North Greece led to increased confidence in children's abilities, easier cooperation, and more mature problem-solving.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

Parental views of the Montessori approach in a public Greek Early years setting

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