Article: What is the value of alternative pedagogies when put to the test of scientific evaluation?

The so-called "new" pedagogies, such as Freinet or Montessori, encourage student autonomy and activity in learning. Researchers and teachers are now collaborating to evaluate the benefits on children's brains.

The teaching methods invented by Célestin Freinet and Maria Montessori are based on letting students follow their natural impulse in front of a range of activities...

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