"What is essential is to realize that children learn independently, they learn out of interest and curiosity, not to please or appease the adults in power; and that they ought to be in control of their own learning, deciding for themselves what they want to learn and how they want to learn it."
- John Holt, Author of How Children Learn
Another Maria Montesorri principle backed by research is that multi-age classrooms are highly effective for learning. They provide children with opportunities for leadership, eliminates unhealthy competition, and helps build growth mindsets.
Read MoreWe have more information at our fingertips today than some of the world’s most powerful computers did just 30 years ago. Knowledge is everywhere. We don’t need to memorize it. We need to apply it.
Read MoreStudies have consistently shown that student engagement and collaboration leads to higher achievement. It builds a lifelong skill that leads to enhanced critical thinking and has a positive effect on our ability to learn.
Read MoreA Maria Montessori principle, now backed up by research, is that students think more freely and creatively when they are able to move around. It's better for their health and physical activity also stimulates the brain.
Read MoreWe have the tools and technology to provide a personalized education to every student. We should do so.
Read MoreAllow children to learn and grow. Provide them guidance and they will flourish because learning is really enjoyable. What's not enjoyable and hampers learning are tests and grades and homework.
Read MoreFailure and being wrong is how you learn. Being wrong forces you to learn, to understand the correct way to do things, to not make the same mistakes over and over. So let’s not punish our kids for failure.
Read MoreOur students deserve to be seen for their own potential so each one of them can grow into the genius he / she is.
Read MoreChildren with a growth mindset are much more likely to succeed. They are continuously looking to improve their skills and get better.
Read MoreKids learn best when they are allowed to pursue their own interests. They become creative and actually enjoy learning. When you standardize the curriculum, you get boredom and children looking forward to the end of the school day.
Read MoreThe 4 Cs of education (Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, Creativity) are vital in our Innovation age.
Read MoreThe fundamentals of reading, writing and math are critical in our daily lives. Every child must master the fundamentals.
Read MoreEducation Reimagined - Go beyond the traditional classrooms where boredom persists as students move from lecture to lecture. Focus on the student, not the teacher.
Read MoreFor a 21st century education, children must learn to learn, learn to be, and learn to do
Read MoreActon Academy Columbus - 17 Principles of Education
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