Name: Voices of EsF_ The Importance of Mother Tongue Education_01 by AMI
Duration: 52 min 45 s
Description: In this Voices of EsF edition, Dr Susan Nyaga discusses what mother tongue education and multilingualism entail and how they relate to identity and culture. She shares research findings underscoring the importance of mother tongue learning and how this can be supported in the classroom and beyond.

On 31 August 2023, AMI held an enlightening AMI Talk featuring three exceptional speakers who discussed the importance of parent engagement. Hear from Eduardo Cuevas, Francescah Kipsoi and Lilian Wairimu Mwaura who generously shared their stories and expertise in this field.
Parents play a crucial role in shaping their child's educational journey, and when equipped with deeper Montessori knowledge, children can reap the benefit of closer and more joyful collaboration between home and school. You will love hearing about experiences from various backgrounds and cultures.

AMI Talks Episode 10: ParentEngagementAudio

Welcome to the latest episode of the AMI Talks! On November 15th, we hosted an insightful talk exploring the topic of The Importance of Movement. Our line-up of speakers was dynamic, and we began with the globally renowned Professor Adele Diamond, who is a pioneer in the field of developmental cognitive neuroscience. In her presentation, she discussed the profound significance of music, dance, and movement. After Professor Diamond's talk, we had the privilege of hearing from Ruben Jongkind and Patrick Oudejans, the two visionaries behind Montessori Sports. They shared their perspective on how "Sport is a key to educating human potential." 

🔗 You can learn more about the speakers of this AMI Talk by visiting https://montessori-ami.org/events/ami-talks-movement.

AMI Talk: The Importance Of Movement

In this episode, our president Alain Tschudin, professor of Peace Studies and Takako Fukatsu, Montessori advocate in Japa tap into their varied and wide experience in a Montessori concept embedded in all our work and values: the preparation and transfer of peace.
You can learn more about the speakers of
this AMI Talk by visiting the link ⁠here⁠: https://montessori-ami.org/events/ami-talks-cross-pollinating-peace

AMI Talk: Cross Pollinating Peace

This episode is about taking initiative, integrating into a community, and creating a sustainable change in the community. Born in Spain, today’s guest has made a long, interesting and circuitous journey to Mexico, where she currently lives. Her local community has benefited from her experience, her insight, and her boundless energy to develop a meaningful educational program, from early childhood through adolescence.

After traveling around the world, from India to Guatemala to refugee camps in Nigeria, Carolina had a vision. With the help of the community and local sources, she was able to build a Montessori center in 2015 in Oaxaca, Mexico and create most of the 3-6 materials. She was able to be connected to EsF and to an AMI-trained guide. Two years ago, she started an adolescent program. Listen to this episode to learn more about Carolina’s work and how she got there!

🌐 EsF Website: https://montessori-esf.org/

EsF Stories with Carolina Cerezuela

In this episode we will first hear from AMI trainer Liza Davis, who in her 6 August contribution to Voices of AMI Training, discussed the science of how trauma's impact on brain development can be mitigated by supportive environments. Her presentation is followed by Susan Shea who will speak on the healing power of music when working with children with trauma.

AMI Talks - Montessori And Music As Healing Instruments For Children With Trauma

AMI Talks – How Montessori History Fuels Today’s Innovations in Education

In this Voices of EsF edition, Dr Susan Nyaga discusses what mother tongue education and multilingualism entail and how they relate to identity and culture. She shares research findings underscoring the importance of mother tongue learning and how this can be supported in the classroom and beyond.

Voices of EsF_ The Importance of Mother Tongue Education_01

AMI Talks - International Women's Day: Finding my Voice

AMI Talks - An Invitation to Celebrate and Reflect

AMI’s global network empowers teachers and communities through the holistic approach of Maria Montessori, helping all children become truly capable and productive individuals by focusing on their moral, behavioral, emotional, and intellectual development.

Voices of EsF_ The Importance of Mother Tongue Education_01

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