Join us for a dissertation presentation by Courtney Reim on Monday, April 8, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Courtney E. Reim examined what Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) certified Montessori teachers for students ages 3-6 years in the United States reported regarding scientific observation as a disposition and as a disposition in action to better understand teachers' application. Employing a national survey and case study her research concluded that:
- Teachers' applications of scientific observation for assessment were prevalent with some degree of predefined aims and objectives;
- School system challenges existed for developing and sustaining scientific observation procedures;
- Collegial dissemination occurred between teachers when time and organizational constraints permitted;
- Teachers understood the importance of scientific observation for assessment, but not all aspects were evident in their practice.