Join host Jess Davis of Montessori Minds Consulting in conversation with Dr. Paul Epstein (professor, coach, trainer, Montessorian, and author) about observation as a tool in the Montessori classroom.
Learn why observation is essential (and challenging), understand the C.O.R.E. method of observation, get tips on different ways to record observations, and more.
Dr. Epstein will be presenting a keynote, master class, and breakout session at the United Montessori Schools of Indiana's 15th Annual Montessori Conference, in Jess's home state, in September of 2024.
His paper, Work Needs Play is available on the AMS website at this link:https://amshq.org/Blog/2023-08-25-Work-Needs-Play
Dr. Epstein's bio:
paul@paulepstein.us
• Transformational family coach.
• Teacher and administrator trainer.
• Education author and influencer.
• Former university professor.
• Student of children throughout the world.
Paul is a highly regarded international and inspirational speaker working to bring transformative
learning experiences to educators and parents throughout the world.
As the education director at Designs for Lifelong Learning, Paul leads initiatives that empower
Montessori school owners, administrators, and educators. For Paul, Montessori education is a way of
life. He has worked in Montessori education as a teacher, school administrator, university professor,
teacher trainer, administrator coach, researcher, consultant, and author.
Paul’s doctorate is in cultural anthropology, and he is an AMS early childhood and secondary certified
classroom teacher. Paul is the author of An Observer’s Notebook: Learning from Children with the
Observation C.O.R.E. He is also the co-author of 60 Days Montessori Observation Notebook and The
Montessori Way, a definitive work on the Montessori experience.
Host: Jess Davis, Lead Consultant and Owner of Montessori Minds Consulting
Guest: Dr. Paul Epstein