The Development and Preliminary Validation of an Early Childhood Normalisation Observation Schedule (ECNOS) for Early Childhood Montessori Settings

Jocelyn Gilroy-Widdis

doi:10.26182/vqbk-h095

The Development and Preliminary Validation of an Early Childhood Normalisation Observation Schedule (ECNOS) for Early Childhood Montessori Settings

Jocelyn Gilroy-Widdis

Graduate School of Education

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Abstract

Maria Montessori (1870-1952) proposed four planes or stages in children's development, within which were sensitive periods. Normalisation, a transformative process, typically occurs during the first plane of development (birth to six years) and is the essence of Montessori education philosophy. It is a time when children exercise self-discipline and concentration. No direct observation protocols exist to assess normalisation. This research developed the Early Childhood Normalisation Observation Schedule, through three sequentially linked phases. A systematic review of the literature, referral to expert panels and cognitive interviews, and two separate observation studies demonstrated rates of children's normalisation behaviours in authentic Montessori classes.

Original language	English
Qualification	Masters
Awarding Institution	The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors	Houghton, Stephen, Supervisor Glasgow, Kenneth, Supervisor
Thesis sponsors	Australian Government Research Training Program
Award date	25 Jan 2024
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.26182/vqbk-h095
Publication status	Unpublished - 2023

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