Adolescence is a time of tremendous and rapid change, both physically and mentally. During this time of extreme instability, students must undergo a phase of self-construction, seek out their self-identity, and explore the relationship between the self and the collective. As they journey from childhood to adulthood and become a member of society, they will ask themselves: Who am I? Where do I belong? What can I do? Based on her observations of students’ developmental features and needs, Dr. Maria Montessori submitted that middle school education must provide opportunities for self-construction and self-expression. In her proposed educational curriculum, personal expression is one of the primary cornerstones. In middle school education, students can express themselves through language, music, and arts classes. However, can they engage in self-expression through other subjects, programs, and activities?
Laurie Ewert-Krocker, former Upper School Program Director at Hershey Montessori School in Ohio and longtime Course Director for the AMI-NAMTA Orientation to Adolescent Studies, has a wealth of expertise in leading courses in self-expression in middle schools. Under her guidance, this workshop introduces the theories and concepts of adolescent development and human potential and guides participants to construct courses and activities to achieve the educational goal of holistic development.
This workshop is aimed at educators and parents of adolescents. Members of the public interested in adolescent education or the Montessori approach are also welcome.
Time: 8:30-10:00 a.m. (Taiwan time); August 17-18 and August 24-25, 2020 (Log-in begins at 8:00 a.m.)
Format: Remote online course with Mandarin consecutive interpretation
Tuition: NT$1,000
Eligible participants: Teachers and educators from conventional and experimental schools, parents, and interested members of the public