Design Experiments

  1. Montessori
  2. Clements and Samara
  3. Hoyles and Noss
  4. Contextual Design
  5. Comparing Design Research Approaches

Research

  1. Design Problem
  2. Literature Review
  3. Work Models
  4. Design Patterns
  5. Design Experiments
  6. Lesson Ideas
  7. Montessori Computes
  8. Thinking About Circles

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Patterns and Design

Montessori

Design Experiments

Another major area that I want to explore is the design method appropriate for developing software that fits well into Montessori classrooms.

To do this, I want to look at the design process used by Montessori to develop materials, and also look at software design methods that might complement this process.

I haven't found any detailed accounts of Montessori's design process yet.  If you know of any, I'd love to hear from you.  Please send mail to the address at the bottom of this screen.

I am currently looking at a process developed by Clements & Samara (2002) and another one by Beyer & Holtzblatt (1998).

 

Leone Learning Systems, Inc. (LLS) is a North Shore company that provides online courses for kids anywhere and local teaching and tutoring services for students in Chicago and the Northern Suburbs of Chicagoland. LLS also provides a free geometry software package for children age 6 and up, and free resources for teachers and parents. This site includes information about classes taught, availability for tutoring, learning activities for kids, lesson plans, and an ongoing software and curriculum research and development effort.