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Taming Montessori: A Century-Old Educational System the Eschews Rote Learning and Regimentation Finds Its Public School Programs Under Pressure in an Era of High-Stakes Testing
By Linda Jacobson
Education Week, 26, 27;
March
14,
2007, p.30-33
Summary: This article indicates that in many ways, the testing and accountability mandates of the No Child Left Behind law run counter to the beliefs held by Montessori schools about how children learn. A Montessori school in Maryland is presented that is responsible for staying true to Maria Montessori’s teachings, and also for preparing students to score high enough on Maryland tests so that the school can meet its target for adequate yearly progress under the Federal No Child Left Behind Act. Montessori philosophy indicates that teachers should provide an environment that entices children to explore; however, children should progress at their own pace, and develop a love of learning.
Index Terms: Assessment, Early Childhood Education, Montessori Method, Testing, Educational Quality, Evaluation, Federal Standards, Creative Curriculum, No Child Left Behind Act Of 2001
Publisher: Education Week
Publication Type: Reports (Descriptive)
Pages: 5 pages
Language: English
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