23 May 07
Originally posted by kathleen1Here's something for you to read.
Lots of Montessori schools in my corner of the world (small part of UK) seem to be closing and not getting the support they should. I should try and visit one perhaps, for myself to see if it would affect my opinion. Perhaps the Montessori practice in the USA and rest of the world is implemented differently to the UK?
I agree, good post.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/4633601.stm
23 May 07
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/4633601.stm[/b]I like some of the ideas there. The article was written in 2005 though, which makes me wonder what progress these ideas have made (although they are starting to teach French in primary schools now). They also state there are only 23 Stiener schools across the UK, which makes me think 'Stiener' may be a dying approach.
But then again, I have lots to learn still
Thanks for the info....
23 May 07
Originally posted by lepomisTrue but if the rules are adhered to and unruly students are removed from the class than you can easily have 30+ students and have quality learning. In college it's not unusual to have even more. When I was a Navy instructor the usual class size was 25 to 35. Also the cost of small classes is very high and the amount of quality teachers is not there. The problem these days as far as I see it is that teachers get tenure and then get lazy and don't want it easy. Less kids means less work for the teachers. If we negotiated with them and said ok we'll reduce the class size by a third but you have your paycheck would be a third less then they'd back off.
I would agree with that... but I would rather have small class size and qualified teachers at the same time 🙂
23 May 07
Originally posted by hamltnblueI would agree if you have willing participants it would make the job easier on the teacher.
True but if the rules are adhered to and unruly students are removed from the class than you can easily have 30+ students and have quality learning. In college it's not unusual to have even more. When I was a Navy instructor the usual class size was 25 to 35. Also the cost of small classes is very high and the amount of quality teachers is not there. T ...[text shortened]... class size by a third but you have your paycheck would be a third less then they'd back off.
I would say in college you can have large classes for certain things... not in K-8. The benefit from one on one learning is huge at a young age. Of course even in college I know I benefited more in the classes that were smaller and less structured, but that may just be my style of learning.