Montessori Teaching and Learning Environment at Boonyasombat Witthaya School, Sawi District, Chumporn Province

Abstract

           The purpose of this study was to investigate the Montessori teaching and learning environment and suggestion at Boonyasombat Witthaya School, Sawi District, Chumphon Province. The population for the study comprised 34 school personnel, including school administrators, teachers, and assistant teachers. A research instrument was a questionnaire with the reliability of .971. Statistics used in data analysis consisted of percentage, mean,and standard deviation.The findings revealed that the research participants’ comprehension level towards the Montessori teaching and learning environment was at a moderate level in all aspects. When considering each aspect, the results demonstrated that almost all aspects were rated at the highest level. Ranked in descending order by mean of each aspect, the comprehension level results reported as follows: at a moderate level in all aspects. When considering each aspect, the results demonstrated that almost all aspects were rated at the highest level. Ranked in descending order by mean of each aspect, the comprehension level results reported as follows:  1) roles of teachers in Montessori education,  2) learning techniques, 3) Montessori teaching principles, 4) instructional media for language development, and 5) basic knowledge of  Montessori approach respectively.