NIGHTINGALE MONTESSORI
Reimagining Education Since 1978
The essence of the child’s unfolding spirit is curiosity, wonder, openness, and trust. Nurturing this spirit, without sacrificing high academic achievement and accountability, is the centerpiece of a sound education. At Nightingale Montessori, classes are smaller and scheduled according to varied levels of ability, and this facilitates daily assessment of each child’s challenge level and heightens their self-confidence & enthusiasm for learning.
Nightingale includes among its core values a strong and long-standing commitment to diversity (celebration of the many differences in backgrounds, cultures, and learning skills); equity (equal access to life's opportunities); inclusion (the principle that all students learn better together, promoting social skills, acceptance, and a sense of belonging); and sustainabiility (mindfulness of the fragile balance in our Earth's natural ecosystems). We seek to inculcate these values in our students and in our community at large.
REFORM VALUES AT NIGHTINGALE
Reverence for Learning
Learning how to Learn
Critical Thinking Skills
Practice Making Choices
Individualized Education
Individualized Assessment
Creative Expression
Enriched Learning Environment
Self-Motivation
Building Trust and Confidence
TRADITIONAL VALUES AT NIGHTINGALE
Acquisition of Basic Skills
Frequent Assessment
High Achievement
Competency / Proficiency
Structured Curriculum
Mastery of Sequential Steps
Self-Discipline
Character Building
Responsible Citizenship
Appreciation of Diversity
REFORM METHODS AT NIGHTINGALE
Self-Evaluation
Match Between Teaching and Ability
Collaborate Group Learning
Seminars and debates
Conflict Resolution Techniques
Participation in Community
TRADITIONAL METHODS AT NIGHTINGALE
Structured Learning
Scheduled Group Classes
Importance of Discipline
Some Lecture Experience
Experience in Proficiency Tests
Some Competition (Student Choice)
REFORM METHODS REJECTED
Lack of Structure and Discipline
Unaccountability
Invented Spelling
TRADITIONAL METHODS REJECTED
Homework Overload
Comparative Grading
Reward/Punishment as Incentives