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What school systems are available to us, how can we organise a working system for our village? If we choose a Montessori system, can we hire "regular" teachers from the community or do they need special education?


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Haydi Moustafa
Haydi Moustafa
May 26, 2024

Would you consider democratic schooling?

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Unknown member
Jun 02, 2024
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Thank you for your comment. I am pleased to say that many aspects of democratic schooling align with the Montessori method, which is the approach of our school. Both emphasize fostering autonomy and personal responsibility in students, tailoring the curriculum to individual interests, pace, and needs, and promoting social and civic skills through cooperation, conflict resolution, and critical thinking. This translates into creating an inclusive and safe environment where all students feel valued and supported.


In the modern Ecovillage, I not only strive to live with environmental awareness but also in a unified society. Integrating a democratic approach in this process, where every voice is heard with fairness and respect, will undoubtedly further enrich our collective educational experience. I firmly…

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Unknown member
Apr 13, 2024

Hello, I'm Laura, a graduate in early childhood education, with a master's degree in Montessori pedagogy, and certified by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) as a Montessori guide for ages 0-6. In a quick response to the question of whether regular teachers can work in a Montessori school, the answer is yes, as long as they work under the guidance of a certified AMI Montessori guide or obtain their own AMI diploma. This is one of the requirements of the Association Montessori Internationale for certifying the school.

Providing some context: AMI is the original and only Montessori association globally with the signature of Maria Montessori, maintaining the essence of the method while continually developing and ensuring the highest educational quality…

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Stian Sørhagen
Stian Sørhagen
Apr 24, 2024
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Thank you Laura for the update. This information was very helpful 😊

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