Morristown Montessori preschool

Author

Yvonnie Caroline Tompkins Miller

Date of Award

5-1999

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Architecture

Major

Architecture

Major Professor

Tracy Moir-McClean

Committee Members

Max Robinson, William Rudd, Teresa R. Shupp

Abstract

In many cases, a child's first real contact with the built environment beyond the home is the preschool. This building type has been too often ignored in recent years. This thesis will explore how the built environment can engage a child and support his/her early education.

I have chosen to explore these issues through the design investigation of a Montessori approach to early childhood education. I have investigated the design for this curricular approach because Montessori educational objectives, pedagogy, and focus are on nurturing and engaging the development of the child through active and independent involvement with his/her environment and are thus compatible with this thesis investigation.

Recommended Citation

Miller, Yvonnie Caroline Tompkins, "Morristown Montessori preschool. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 1999.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/9917