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Theory for the Day
There is nothing so practical as a good theory. Kurt Lewin
Another analytical lens to try out. All practitioners are also researchers, formal and otherwise.
Most teachers engage in action research which can have formal and informal aspects as well.
A good theory:
- a set of coherent and logically consistent statements
- explains an observed pattern of behavior
- allows for prediction of future behavior
- generalizable across contexts, settings, populations
- accommodates the introduction of new data
- testable and supported by evidence
- academic testing of theories is formal and systematic
- falsifiable
- parsimonious- fewest assumptions-Occam's Razor
Montessori Method
- supporting theory
- child centered approach
- individualized
- constructivist
- children are born with the desire to learn and explore the world around them. They don’t have to be forced to learn or even taught how to learn. They already know!
- Holistic
- Doesn't focus so much on discrete knowledge or skills
- focused on equipping people for life time learning
- assumes people are independent, self-motivated disciplined, curious and adaptable
The big challenge to all learning theories is how have they responded to the introduction of new data.
- Digital Technology in the Montessori Classroom
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