PSY 632 Module Four Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric

Posted: February 3rd, 2022

(Montessori: The Forgotten Theory)
Maria Montessori’s approach to education demonstrates a core developmental theory that spans the biological, cognitive, and social domains. While many might
contend that this method lacks consistent and valid outcome data, it continues to be utilized in more than 4,000 schools in the United States, and it is one of the
most prolific educational approaches used across the world. Utilizing the resources on Montessori, or researching your own, summarize the key points that
distinguish the Montessori Method. Second, critique the statement that the Montessori Method may be the most sensitive to diversity of the foundational
theories of cognitive development.
Module Four Montessori Resources:
The Intelligent Search: Some Considerations on the Montessori Method
American Montessori Society
Montessori: The International Montessori Index
In this short paper, be sure to address the following critical elements:
 Key Points: How do the techniques and approaches to education in the Montessori Method relate to theories of learning (i.e., social learning,
behaviorism)? What distinguishes Montessori from Piaget or Vygotsky? In what ways might Montessori be similar to those approaches? Despite its
worldwide popularity, why is the Montessori Method less recognized by researchers in cognitive and learning fields?
 Critique: How does the origin of Maria Montessori’s interest in child development imply sensitivity to diversity? What aspects have been suggested to
support this method as being diversity sensitive? Given the method’s worldwide popularity, how does this indicate its application across diverse
populations?
Guidelines for Submission: Your paper must be submitted as a two- to three-page Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman
font, one-inch margins, and at least three sources cited in APA format.
Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (90%) Needs Improvement (70%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Key Points Meets “Proficient” criteria and
the summary is substantiated
with specific and relevant
details supported by research
Provides a detailed summary of
the key points that distinguish
the Montessori Method
Provides a summary of the
Montessori Method, but the
summary lacks details
Does not provide a summary of
the key points that distinguish
the Montessori Method
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Critique Meets “Proficient” criteria and
the critique is substantiated
with specific and relevant
details supported by research
Provides a detailed critique of
the statement that the
Montessori Method may be the
most sensitive to diversity of
the application of foundational
Provides a critique of the
statement that the Montessori
Method may be the most
sensitive to diversity of the
application of foundational
cognitive developmental
Does not provide a critique of
the statement that the
Montessori Method may be the
most sensitive to diversity of
the application of foundational
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cognitive developmental
theories
theories, but the critique lacks
details
cognitive developmental
theories
Articulation of
Response
Submission is free of errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, and
organization and is presented in
a professional and easy-to-read
format
Submission has no major errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
Submission has major errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
that negatively impact
readability and articulation of
main ideas
Submission has critical errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
that prevent understanding of
ideas
20
Earned Total 100%