Designing for the Needs of Adolescents: An Interview with John McNamara. Kahn, D. NAMTA Journal, 18(3):33–42, 1993.
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This interview focuses on the Montessori adolescent program begun by John McNamara in 1978 at Ruffing Middle School in Ohio, describing the adolescent-centered curriculum, activities, and materials utilized in the program. Suggests that such programs need to provide an environment where children can first and foremost experience community, affirmation, love, and support. (MDM)
@article{kahn_designing_1993,
	title = {Designing for the {Needs} of {Adolescents}: {An} {Interview} with {John} {McNamara}},
	volume = {18},
	url = {https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ467570},
	abstract = {This interview focuses on the Montessori adolescent program begun by John McNamara in 1978 at Ruffing Middle School in Ohio, describing the adolescent-centered curriculum, activities, and materials utilized in the program. Suggests that such programs need to provide an environment where children can first and foremost experience community, affirmation, love, and support. (MDM)},
	language = {eng},
	number = {3},
	journal = {NAMTA Journal},
	author = {Kahn, David},
	year = {1993},
	keywords = {Educational Innovation, Montessori Method, Student Centered Curriculum, Adolescents, Interviews, Adolescent Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Middle Schools},
	pages = {33--42}
}

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