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Publication Date: 2014
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Think Big: Leadership Projects for AMS and Montessori Educators
Chattin-McNichols, John
Montessori Life: A Publication of the American Montessori Society, v26 n3 p32-35 Fall 2014
The American Montessori Society's (AMS) 2014 Living Legacy recipient, John Chattin-McNichols, delivered the keynote address at the Annual Conference in Dallas, TX, on March 27, 2014, In his speech, he described three overall highlights of AMS: (1) AMS is now a world-leading organization; (2) It must become a learning organization; and (3) Montessorian's must never be satisfied to do the same old thing. He also discussed seven ideas that Montessorian's and AMS could undertake going forward: (1) Working against Montessori dilution; (2) Research; (3) Disseminating research findings; (4) The "Montessori Year"; (5) Online parent education; (6) Triple threat; and (7) Spiritual preparation. Chattin-McNichols, wrapped up his address by noting all Montessorian's must lead the movement--as Dr. Montessori called her method one of scientific pedagogy. Montessorian's must continually revisit Dr. Montessori's writings; as there is always something new to be discovered there, and finally, there must also be a moving forward boldly.
Descriptors: Montessori Schools, Montessori Method, Conference Papers, Educational Philosophy, Educational Principles, Educational Practices, Leadership, Research Needs, Change Strategies, Research Reports, Knowledge Management, Parent Education, Outreach Programs, Youth Opportunities, Spiritual Development, Mass Media Effects, Organizational Change, Organizational Objectives, Organizational Theories, Elementary Secondary Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Speeches/Meeting Papers; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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