Greenspring Center for Lifelong Learning

Voices in Montessori Podcast

Education EN ↓ 79 episodes

Voices in Montessori podcast shares interviews with seasoned Montessori educators and leaders, as well as learning specialists, and other experts to inspire and support you. Our podcast is a resource for Montessori educators and leaders packed with actionable ideas to elevate and support your practice. Hear from Montessori elders about real-world classroom tools and school management strategies. How do I offer positive discipline in my Montessori classroom? How do I get the support that I need as a first year Montessori teacher? How do I change the culture of my Montessori school community? We...

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Communication Strategies for Building a School Culture of Belonging 20.12.2022 44:36

Tamara S. Balis shares her leadership journey and lessons learned. She delves specifically into communication strategies that build a culture of belonging among school staff. The keys? Assuming best intentions, individuation, directness and clarity, active listening, and modeling vulnerability. In other words, we build a culture of belonging for our staff by mirroring the structure of the Montesso...

Broaching the Topic of Race in Our School Communities 13.12.2022 40:17

Dr. Valaida Wise discusses her research and its implications for how to broach the topic of race in our school communities. Val identifies the four stages along the "broaching continuum" that communities must go through on their journey. She advocates that school leaders conduct an equity audit, set goals, make a plan, track progress, and hold themselves accountable. Val also talks about how we st...

Supporting Students with Sensory Processing Challenges in the Montessori Classroom 06.12.2022 1:02:58

What is sensory processing disorder? What behaviors will we observe when a child is struggling with sensory processing? Our Guest, Pam Shanks, a Montessorian and expert in special education, will answer these questions and offer specific strategies for supporting children with sensory processing challenges in our Montessori classrooms.

Implementing Collaborative Problem Solving in the Montessori Classroom 29.11.2022 1:04:34

Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS), developed by Ross Greene, is an evidence-based model that helps adults focus on identifying the root of concerning behaviors in children and solving those problems collaboratively and proactively. The CPS model aligns beautifully with Montessori principles and offers powerful insights into how to view and respond to concerning behaviors in your classr...