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  • 1.  Using CLASS and observing elementary Montessori classes

    Posted 10-29-2024 10:51

    I may be observing elementary classes (pre-k - 5th) in a Montessori setting.  How useful is a CLASS tool when so many children are working independently or in small groups and the teacher may act as a guide.  The 2nd Edition pre - k -3rd on p. 6 recommends not observing during "work- time".  Should we set up appointment - though the CLASS tool is not usually set up that way.

    Thanks,

    Karen



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    Karen Scheer
    Arlington, VA
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  • 2.  RE: Using CLASS and observing elementary Montessori classes

    Posted 10-29-2024 16:10

    I'm actually seeing that CLASS 2.0 says "Montessori work periods.....are codable." This is on page 9 of the 2023 version of the manual.



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    [Ellen] [Frechette]
    [Professional Development Specialist]
    [Early Educator Support, LLC]
    [Dorchester] [Massachusetts]
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  • 3.  RE: Using CLASS and observing elementary Montessori classes

    Posted 10-30-2024 09:48

    Hi Karen, thanks for the question! I actually just saw a research paper about the CLASS tool in a Montessori program and it showed that the Montessori preschool classrooms scored similarly, even though they had larger class sizes, higher child-adult ratios, and more independent work time.

    You might also find this blog post interesting.



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    Liz Savage
    Sr Program Manager
    Teachstone
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