update

I am happy because I finally havefound how I want to focus my paper. I have started writting, and although I still have a ways to go it feels good to finally have it started. At this point my goal is to finish it up and check to see if I liked the way I organized it.

After today I do feel much more confident and ready to start on my research paper, I am excited because I found some good critics that I am going to use in my paper. Also, I have a much clearer idea on how I want to organize my paper. My next step is to dig in on writing it, which I now feel will be a lot easier.

progress

I am currently behind in both my researching and and writing. I was hoping to get an interview/observe a class but I don't think i have time to do either of those things. Right now I really want to take more time to organize my research and what I want to say. So I will continue on my outline and hopefully start my paper by the end of today.

start of outline

Introduction:
Thesis Statement:
There are many students who do not respond well to the way information is taught in schools. What people may not realize is that there are many other types of schooling that offer other options and benefits; one of the more popular methods came from Maria Montessori. To find these benefits one must observe where the method came from, what are the components of it, and observe the differences between Montessori schools and the average, public class room.

Body
History
Maria Montessori
Italy
Fascists
New solution

What makes a modern day Montessori school?

Differences between schools

Pros/cons of Montessori schools

Conclusion

Templates

I agree with Tzuo that contrary to what some say, the Montessori Method is child-centered, and I would add that she even felt that the student could teach his self (Tzuo 36).

When I first thought about Montessori schooling, I assumed it wouldn't be well known or able to be Incorporated into public schools. Now, however, having researched and talked to many people about my topic, I’ve come to the conclusion that not only have many people heard of and exsperienced Montessori, but that some of the elements from it are being Incorporated into public schools.

Annotated Bib. Fedback

Overall, both of my evaluators felt that i needed to continue to develop my annotated bibliography. I need to expand my introduction, add categories, and state the significance in the summery of my sources. On a positive note, they both felt like I was making good points and I had the correct bibliographic format.

library research

http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICDocs/data/ericdocs2sql/content_storage_01/0000019b/80/19/74/a0.pdf