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ERIC Number: EJ1349624
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Oct
Pages: 14
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1570-2081
EISSN: EISSN-1573-1723
Beyond Teaching: Montessori Education Initiatives of Public Preschool Teachers in Turkey
Efe, Mehtap; Ulutas, Ilkay
Educational Research for Policy and Practice, v21 n3 p375-388 Oct 2022
This qualitative study reveals the experiences of teachers who work in public preschools using their initiative and effort to implement Montessori education in their classes. Data were collected from five Montessori-inspired teachers from different cities in Turkey. Study teachers were well known for their Montessori practices. Since they were in different regions, they were interviewed by conference call. The researchers asked them to explain experiences related to difficulties they encountered while applying the Montessori method, as well as the outcomes they obtained. Results showed that despite reactions from their colleagues in terms of material procurement, activities, and teaching styles, they continued to practice the Montessori philosophy. Although this initiative is a difficult process, teachers willingly preparing and using resources and supports effectively can create positive outcomes for the educators, families, and children. The experiences and efforts of the teachers in this study will provide support to new initiating teachers and reveal the need to develop educational policies that support different educational approaches.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Location: Turkey
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