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Communicating Effectively With Parents In The Montessori Environment, Lindsey A. Seril
Communicating Effectively With Parents In The Montessori Environment, Lindsey A. Seril
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
The purpose of this action research was to examine the most effective ways of communicating with parents in the Montessori environment, and to see if incorporating technology and communication skills into the classroom would improve parent-teacher communication and relationships. This study was conducted with the parents of children ages two and a half to six years old in a private Montessori classroom. Classroom management and communication technology in the form of Montessori Compass was introduced into the classroom in order to see the impact on parent-teacher communication. Techniques for improved communication with parents were also used during parent-teacher interactions to …
The Effects Of Technology On Engagement And Retention Among Upper Elementary Montessori Students., Justin E. Tosco
The Effects Of Technology On Engagement And Retention Among Upper Elementary Montessori Students., Justin E. Tosco
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
The purpose of this paper is to describe the findings of a study on the effects of integrating technology into lessons in a Montessori upper elementary classroom in Raleigh, North Carolina. The research looked at both the student engagement and the retention of information when technology was included in Montessori lessons. This study spanned a six-week period and was conducted with 25 fourth through sixth grade students. Data collection included a pre-lesson questionnaire, a teacher engagement report form, a teacher observation form, a post-lesson feedback form, and a short answer lesson response form. The results of this data analysis showed …