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Download full textKatz, Lilian G. – 1990
In three parts, this symposium presentation to the American Montessori Society: (1) comments generally on current perceptions of Montessori education; (2) poses questions about practices in Montessori classrooms that challenge Montessori educators' core beliefs about Montessori education; and (3) discusses the cutting edges of contemporary…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Criticism, Early Childhood Education, Educational Development
Katz, Lilian G. – 1993
The purpose of this essay is to explore contemporary early childhood educational practices related to self-esteem and to distinguish self-esteem from narcissism. After discussing practices and materials that are intended to foster self-esteem but may contribute to self-preoccupation, the essay examines some of the distinctions between self-esteem…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Childhood Attitudes, Early Childhood Education, Educational Objectives
Katz, Lilian G. – Early Childhood Research & Practice, 1999
Working with early childhood colleagues in other countries can be enlightening and enriching. This paper offers seven insights gained from the international experience: (1) "What It Feels Like To Be a Teacher" discusses observations of student and teacher behavior and attitudes in classrooms in China, a Caribbean island, and India; (2)…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Context, Cultural Influences, Early Childhood Education
Katz, Lilian G. – 1989
Current understandings of children's development suggest that a pedagogy is appropriate for young children if: (1) it is largely informal in structure; (2) attends to children's dispositional and emotional development and development of knowledge and skills; (3) is mainly intellectual rather than academic in focus; (4) balances individual and…
Descriptors: Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education, Educational Objectives, Educational Practices
Katz, Lilian G.; And Others – 1989
The seven brief chapters of this paper advocate mixed-age grouping in schools and child care centers. Discussion defines mixed-age grouping and examines some limitations of single-age grouping. Research findings on social and cognitive aspects of mixed-age grouping are reviewed. Social aspects are discussed by considering in turn the following…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cooperative Learning, Day Care, Definitions
Katz, Lilian G. – 1984
Four research-based principles offer guidance to educators aiming to facilitate young children's acquisition of communicative competence. These principles concern the effect of interaction on the development of competence; the necessity for content in interaction; the requirement that content be ecologically valid to participants; and the impact…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques, Communication (Thought Transfer), Competence
