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Myths and Misconceptions About Montessri in the African-American Community: How Do We Address Them?

Myths and Misconceptions About Montessori in the African-American Community: How Do We Address Them?

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2. Montessori is for the wealthy (whites); poor (black) children need a traditional (teacher driven) education.

Myths and Misconceptions About Montessori in the African-American Community: How Do We Address Them?

CONVENER(S): Juliet King and Lucy Canzoneri-Golden

PARTICIPANTS: Mary MacIntosh?, Jerry Selman, Elanda D. Craig, Marie Dugan, Nicole Cozart, Carmen Collier, Lashontina Battle, Dr. Ruth Selman, Shelia Mayo, John Chattin-McNichols?, Virginia Varga, Kitty Williams and Jane Ward

SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION:

Myths and Misconceptions: 1. Montessori is an experimental program. 2. Montessori is for the wealthy (whites); poor (black) children need a traditional (teacher driven) education. 3. Children are not self motivated; they need to be rewarded to learn. 4, Competition aids growth and development. 5. There is no structure in Montessori; children do whatever they want

How to Address Myths and Misconceptions: 1. Provide parent education/parent outreach. 2. Encourage African-American parents to take leadership roles in school/PTA. 3. Teachers must work to build trust between teacher/student and teacher/parent. 4. Dispell myth that Montessori is just for the wealthy. 5. Encourage parents to visit Montessori classrooms..