Date of Award
5-2023
Document Type
Action Research Project
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Education
Department
Education, Montessori
First Advisor
Teresa Ripple
Second Advisor
Sarah Hassebroek
Department/School
Montessori Early Childhood
Abstract
"This intervention was intended to combat apathy and disengagement in a preschool Montessori classroom. Four traditional Practical Life tasks were introduced to 15 students, dusting the shelves, sweeping the floor, carpet sweeping, and mopping the floor. These tasks required many different types of movement to complete. The intention was to test Dr. Montessori’s assertions that movement is essential for early brain development. The research took place in an urban Montessori and included 15 participants. Both qualitative and quantitative data were collected over a four-week period. At the end of the intervention, findings indicated that their ability to concentrate increased after the children engaged in the four tasks. After given the opportunity for both small and large motor movement, children are able to work independently with a greater success rate."
Recommended Citation
Luise, Gay. (2023). Increasing Concentration Through Multistep Practical Life Works in a Montessori 2-6 Classroom. Retrieved from Sophia, the St. Catherine University repository website: https://sophia.stkate.edu/maed/506
Included in
Early Childhood Education Commons, Educational Methods Commons, Educational Psychology Commons