Episode 270: The Model Gave Me Permission

About this episode

TR discusses the implementation of a modern classroom in a Montessori school with guest Tony Napoletano.

TR is joined by Tony Napoletano to talk about implementing a modern classroom in a Montessori school and the significant overlap between the two approaches to teaching and learning Show Notes The Montessori Model Maria Montessori Eureka Math Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org Listen to this podcast on Youtube Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram The Modern Classroom Project Modern Classrooms Online Course Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach Special Guest: Tony Napoletano.

People in this episode

Host: TR

Guest: Tony Napoletano

Topics covered

• modern classroom
• Montessori education
• teaching methods
• learning approaches
• education

Keywords

• modern classroom
• Montessori
• teaching
• learning
• Eureka Math
• education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Montessori, Eureka Math, The Modern Classrooms Project

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