Welcome to the
2022 Montessori MENA Summit Archives
Opening Address
Carlotta Ehrenzeller of Cambridge Peace Education Research Group opens our historic summit by laying the foundations towards a common understanding of key challenges in education today, and explores ways in which we can reimagine modern-day schooling to support children leading the way towards social and societal change.
This video was recorded on 28 May 2022.
The Expert Panel
The Expert Panel, moderated by Mahmoud Natout, will present a general overview of what the Montessori approach has to offer throughout the stages of development, as well as certain characteristics of Montessori environments that foster personal and social growth. Our distinguished panelists represent a variety of Montessori experiences in international contexts: Coral Ruiz for the 3-6 stage, Alison Awes for the 6-12 stage, and Lesley Ann Patrick for the 12-18 stage.
The video was recorded on 28 May 2022.
Active Break
During this 20 minute session, Anne from the Montessori Sports team will guide you through a mild movement session. Montessori Sports teaches how to embed sports in the Montessori environment, and believes movement is an essential part to live a healthy, happy life with free choices. After having enjoyed the first part of the summit, we will do some strengthening, balancing and stretching exercises that can all be done standing. No need to change into sports clothes. We’ll give you a little energy boost!
The video was recorded on 28 May 2022.
EsF Panel
The aim of this second panel, moderated by Educateurs sans Frontières (EsF) Coordinator Elske Voermans, is to give a practical illustration of what is said in the first panel. Panelists from South Africa (Jasmine Jacob), Romania (Mariana Ulita), Mexico (Teanny Hurtado), and the United States (Kathleen Guinan) will share the details of their ongoing Montessori-rooted community projects; the contexts, the direct observable consequences on the children's behaviour and growth, and the effects that the projects have had on the community at large.
This video was recorded on 28 May 2022.
Closing Address
Past UNICEF director André Roberfroid will offer a synthesis of the discussions based on his experience in educational strategic planning, and authentic Montessori education. Can the Montessori approach help both the adults and the children of the MENA region?
This video was recorded on 28 May 2022.
