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noamnety

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8. That's the experience I was sure we'd have.

Reply to mike_c (Reply #7)

Tue Sep 25, 2012, 06:34 PM

Sep 2012

I don't think our experience invalidates the Montessori method at all, but it did bring home to me the idea that really there is no one solution to everyone's educational style or needs, even if the theory behind one method seems great.

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It occurs to me what American schools really need to do. [View all] RandySF Sep 2012 OP

individualized education costs money phantom power Sep 2012 #1

I love the "Cargo Cult" fantasies! bread_and_roses Sep 2012 #3

i think people know that, but the want of individualization is a good stick to beat up educators HiPointDem Sep 2012 #4

Right, and lots of attention. Hand in hand, actually. elleng Sep 2012 #6

the solution already exists.... mike_c Sep 2012 #2

We tried montessori for my daughter noamnety Sep 2012 #5

my daughter's experience was just the opposite.... mike_c Sep 2012 #7

That's the experience I was sure we'd have. noamnety Sep 2012 #8

Good luck with that. Teachers, you know, those worthless public employees MichiganVote Sep 2012 #9

Speaking of one-size-fits all, LWolf Sep 2012 #10