IT102B – Montessori Toddler Environmental Design

This course introduces the student to philosophy and rationale of environmental design of infant and toddler classrooms. Movement curriculum, selection and placement of materials, primary care giving, on demand schedules in home or care environment.
Name: Montessori Toddler Environmental Design
Course Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Course Dates: June 25th - June 28th, 2018
Course ID: 1102B
Location: Summit-Questa Montessori School
Course Days: Mon - Thu
Clock Hours: 37.50 clock hours (includes IT102A Infant Environment Design)
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Introduction to philosophy and rationale of environmental design of infant and toddler classrooms

Objective

Montessori Toddler Environmental Design

This course introduces the student to philosophy and rationale of environmental design of toddler classrooms. Movement curriculum, selection and placement of materials, primary care giving, on demand schedules in home or care environment.

Schedule

Schedule: Montessori Toddler Environmental Design

  • June 25th – June 28th, 2018

Assessment

Assessment: Montessori Infant & Toddler Environmental Design

The student must satisfactorily complete written and practical evaluations for both academic and practicum phases as well as complete all in-class assignments and classroom manuals as directed.

Readings

Readings: Montessori Infant & Toddler Environmental Design

  • The Absorbent Mind, Maria Montessori
  • Maria Montessori: Her Life & Work, E.M. Standing
  • Oneness to Separateness, Louise Kaplan
  • Understanding the Human Being, Silvana Montanaro
  • Your Self Confident Baby, Magda Gerba
  • Shining Through, Sonnie McFarland