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Tarbiyya & Montessori
Nadia Husain (Author)
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Abstract/Notes: "In his book entitled Riyādatul Sibyān, Imam Muhammad bin Ahmed al-Ramli mentioned two Arabic key terms in relation to the nurturing and education of children. The first is riyāda, which can be defined as training or spiritual exercise and originally refers to cultivated land that has been carefully prepared through consistent effort and attention (Ahmed, 2021). The second is tarbiyya, which can refer to growth or making something right and according to al-Qurtubī, it is the step-by-step attainment of mastery (Ahmed, 2021). Based on these varied definitions, Imam al-Ramli implied that tarbiyya means “the preservation of the child’s natural state (fitra), providing the conditions for growth, and ensuring that this growth leads to what is best for the child” (Ahmed, 2021, p. 16). Interestingly, the term tarbiyya can also refer to the nurturing of plants, by providing fertile soil, water, sunlight and other supports. Using the visual imagery of a riyāda, or garden, a number of parallels can be drawn between the Islamic education of children and Montessori philosophy. Some of these consistencies include the acknowledgement of a hidden realm within children, providing room for autonomy through patience and kindness, and respecting diverse stages of development."
Language: English
Published: Nov 9, 2021
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Responsibility, Partnership, and Transformation: An Interview with Whitney Hegseth
T. Hatch (Author)
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Abstract/Notes: In this month’s Lead the Change (LtC) interview Whitney Hegseth reflects on the responsibilities of educational change scholars, the need for mutually beneficial partnerships with e…
Language: English
Published: May 19, 2023
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Samarkand: From Boyland to Retirement Complex
Michael Redmon (Author)
Americas, Boyland (Santa Barbara, California), Montessori method of education, Montessori schools, North America, Prynce Hopkins - Biographic sources, United States of America
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Abstract/Notes: The site changed from a school for boys to hotel to housing.
Language: English
Published: Feb 16, 2016
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I Granci Della Marana — Irene Bernasconi E La Casa Dei Bambini Di Palidoro
Andreas Formiconi (Author)
Book reviews, Europe, Irene Bernasconi - Biographic sources, Italy, Montessori schools, Southern Europe
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Abstract/Notes: Irene Bernasconi, insegnante montessoriana nell’Agro Romano del 1915, Maria Montessori, l’Unione Femminile Nazionale, il Comitato per le Scuole dei Contadini, la Società Umanitaria di M…
Language: Italian
Published: Jun 11, 2022
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Montessori: The world's most influential school?
David Robson (Author) , Alessia Franco (Author)
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Abstract/Notes: Tech geniuses, nation builders and famous artists have praised the benefits of a Montessori education – but does it hold up to scientific scrutiny?
Language: English
Published: Jan 31, 2023
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Montessori in Kenya
Elyse Graham (Author)
Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Montessori method of education, Sub-Saharan Africa
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Abstract/Notes: Cover image courtesy of Montessori Around the World. Written by Amelia Murray, The University of Oklahoma Abstract Maria Montessori was an Italian doctor who founded an education system based…
Language: English
Published: Jul 27, 2021
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The Ordered Liberty of Montessori Education
Marsha Familiaro Enright (Author)
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Abstract/Notes: Montessori schools use self-directed learning to foster reason, individualism, and freedom.
Language: English
Published: Dec 9, 2022
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Montessori and Equity: Rising to New Challenges (Part 3 of a 3-Part Series)
Mark Swartz (Author)
Inclusive education, Montessori method of education
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Abstract/Notes: The Montessori method arose across the Atlantic and more than a century ago. How is it rising to the challenges set in motion by the global pandemic and national reckoning over racism? A new generation of Montessori leaders is infusing the approach with a heavier dose of equity.
Language: English
Published: Sep 27, 2022
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Maria Montessori Myth Busting (Part 2 of a 3-Part Series)
Mark Swartz (Author)
Maria Montessori - Biographic sources, Maria Montessori - Philosophy, Montessori method of education - Criticism, interpretation, etc., Montessori method of education - History
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Abstract/Notes: The history of its proliferation and multi-pronged institutional dissemination has fostered a degree of confusion and myths about the founder’s intentions and how the method is practiced.
Language: English
Published: Sep 16, 2022
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Maria Montessori's Influence on Early Education (Part 1 of a 3-Part Series)
Mark Swartz (Author)
Early childhood care and education, Maria Montessori - Biographic sources, Maria Montessori - Criticism, interpretation, etc., Maria Montessori - Philosophy, Montessori method of education - Criticism, interpretation, etc., Montessori method of education - History
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Abstract/Notes: Part I: From Italy to the World Maria Montessori (1870-1952) might not be quite as famous as her near contemporaries Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) and Albert
Language: English
Published: Sep 15, 2022