The language we use has power- to restrict or to liberate.
Ideally, our language points toward liberation for all, reflecting the inclusive potential of a Montessori education. However, that’s not always the case.
In this thoughtful conversation with Justin Tosco, his fourth appearance on Breaking the Paradigm, we dig into the importance of rethinking and reframing the language used in Montessori education. This conversation built off a panel Justin was a part of at the American Montessori Society conference this year.
What happens when “peaceful” refers more to compliance rather than justice? What do we do as guides when we revert to being “task masters” rather than cultivators of human potential? How do our own biases impact the ways we view and interpret children’s behavior- and how do we work through that?
All these questions, and more, on this episode of Breaking the Paradigm. Thanks for a great conversation, as always Justin!
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