Tuesday, September 28, 2010

MONTESSORI AND OPTIMAL EXPERIENCE RESEARCH: TOWARD BUILDING A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION REFORM

Kahn, D. (2003). MONTESSORI AND OPTIMAL EXPERIENCE RESEARCH: TOWARD BUILDING A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION REFORM. The NAMTA Journal, 28 (3)

Summary: This article explores the connections between flow theory and Montessori principles and practices, such as the focus on intrinsic motivation and the factors that lead to student engagement. The author points out that Kevin Rathunde, a researcher focused on flow, sees Montessori education as offering important ideas for educational reform in middle schools, especially in the realm of socialization and the “community life.”

2 comments:

Stacey Caillier said...

Another one I want to read! Would you mind bringing me a copy of this if you have the full text?

Stacey Caillier said...

Also, don't forget to add labels to this post. Otherwise, it gets buried in the ether...

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