Friday Note, podcast edition: What is Montessori?
Happy Friday, everyone.
In a change in medium for this week, I thought I’d share this podcast where I discuss Montessori education at some length:
It’s a wide-ranging conversation; topics include (but are not limited to):
How structured is a typical Montessori day?
What is the Montessorian take on unstructured play?
What’s so special about the Montessori method of teaching children how to read?
What are some key differences between a Montessori school and a traditional preschool?
Are there effective ways to incorporate Montessori principles and pedagogy into non-Montessori classrooms?
How should a parent judge the quality of a Montessori program?
Where does technology fit in the Montessori classroom?
Does a Montessori education specifically equip children to handle challenging or unpleasant tasks?
Why are grades bad? What’s the alternative, if you’re seeking a valuable assessment of student progress and mastery?
What does Montessori look like for older students?
How could we change higher education for the better?
Give it a listen if that sounds interesting. And have a great weekend.
Matt Bateman
Executive Director, Montessorium