EDUCATION ARTICLES
Article: How do exams adapt to the decline in reading levels? - LeFigaro
Here is an article published in Le Figaro this month.
Article: Why inefficient methods dominate in schools? - LeFigaro
Here is an article published in Le Figaro this month.
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 the autonomy and activity of students in learning. Researchers and teachers are now collaborating to evaluate the benefits on the brain of children. The teaching methods invented by Célestin Freinet and Maria Montessori have in common that they let students follow their natural impulse when faced with a range of activities... For more information, click on the article.
Article: Integrating the classical system after a Montessori school?
Whether they come from a Montessori, Freinet, democratic school, or any other type of alternative school, the students will sooner or later have to return to the classic system. In fact, these "different" schools are mostly for kindergarten and primary school, but only very exceptionally for secondary school. Thus, many parents are concerned about this readjustment to a more traditional system. So, is it really difficult for these students to re-enter a traditional school?
FAQ: Bilingualism 🇬🇧
How does bilingualism work at 123 mon école ? There are always two teachers in each class: one Anglophone and one Francophone. The English-speaking teacher speaks with the children in English all day and the French-speaking teacher in French. English is spoken all day at 123 mon école! It is very important that the child identifies a language with a person. The amount and regularity of language transmission contributes to deep-rooted learning. How does English develop in the...
Florent Bodman, Nobel Prize in Economics
Here is an article that appeared in Le Figaro this month. The awakening of a baby plays a major role in its development which should not be neglected. Children are capable of great things and amaze us every day in our schools. Florent Bodman explains it brilliantly!
The Bezos Academy
"As we mark the first anniversary of our first Bezos Academy, we're excited to share the story behind that preschool. If you share our belief that all children deserve the great start an excellent preschool provides, we encourage you to join us in this work to nurture the potential in every child to become a creative leader, original thinker, and lifelong learner." Discover here the video that tells the story behind this preschool, which works according to the Montessori pedagogy.
The benefits of learning a foreign language at a young age - FRANCE INTER
A 2 minute podcast from The Political Edito of Wednesday 12 January 2022 by Thomas Legrand. https://www.franceinter.fr/emissions/l-edito-politique/l-edito-politique-du-mercredi-12-janvier-2022
Why is the "first 1000 days" becoming a public policy priority? - FRANCE CULTURE
A 6-minute podcast To be found in the programme ET MAINTENANT ? by Quentin Lafay https://www.franceculture.fr/emissions/et-maintenant/pourquoi-les-1000-premiers-jours-deviennent-une-priorite-de-l-action-publique
Was Maria Montessori right?
https://www.franceculture.fr/emissions/sans-oser-le-demander/maria-montessori-avait-elle-raison Podcast et article de France Culture ↑ La méthode d’éducation de Maria Montessori date d’il y a plus d’un siècle, mais semble particulièrement adaptée à l’époque actuelle qui cherche toujours le résultat et valorise la compétition. Mettre les enfants à l’abri de la pression d’apprendre pour leur permettre de développer leur autonomie, leur curiosité et leur esprit de coopération… telle était l’ambition de Maria Montessori (1870-1952) qui faisait confiance au potentiel de chaque être humain, et à son envie innée d’apprendre. Matthieu Garrigou-Lagrange...
