“Understanding The Child” by Ann Burke Neubert

A PRACTICAL AND INFORMATIVE MANUAL FOR

THE MONTESSORI PROFESSIONAL AND FOR SUPPORT STAFF

WHO WANT TO ACHIEVE EFFECTIVE CLASSROOM LEADERSHIP.

This manual focuses on

• the preparation of the Montessori environment
• the development and presentation of the curriculum
• the overall scheduling of a Montessori program
• the significance of understanding the child as a basis for the implementation of effective classroom leadership
• the importance and methods of observation
• the role of and necessary “transformation” of the teacher
• the ultimate development of “normalization” in the classroom.

It is a step-by-step guide to designing the classroom and creating a positive and effective “interactional atmosphere” which supports successful classroom leadership and the “normalization“ process.

This manual is an important reference tool for all teachers and support staff working with children in the Montessori environment.  It is organized to provide detailed learning guides that can be used within a school or teacher-education program for staff in-service, teacher meetings, and student/teacher group discussions.