These podcasts are hosted by Dr. Teresa Young, Associate Professor in the School of Education Department at Xavier University.
Dr. Tom Knestrict, Director of Early/Middle Childhood Programs at Xavier University, shares The Gifts of the Ignatian Spirit in Education. This podcast is hosted by Dr. Teresa Young, Associate Professor, Xavier University.
In this episode we talk with a 3 - 6 year old teacher about how she brings science into her classroom and shares her passion for science with her children.
We talk with a parent, and learn why she chose Montessori for her three children, and how she and her children decided on the high school they would each attend.
We talk about why music is important and how to integrate music into the Montessori classroom.
We talk about Cosmic Education from the perspective of a head of school, learning about how she supports parents in learning about Cosmic Education, and teachers in their continued growth in Cosmic Education.
We hear the Montessori story of someone who was a Montessori student, transitioned to a college prep high school, and then returned to Montessori as a teacher.
We explore the value of learning a second language, why it is important, especially for young children, and types of activities that can support learning a second language.
We explore Montessori for infants and toddlers, thinking about ideas like routines, relationships, and independence.
We learn about what is like to go through adolescent Montessori training from the trainees, hearing about what, how and why.
We talk with a group of students at Xavier university who had the opportunity to explore a local playscape, and think about the benefits from the perspective of their discipline.
