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IT – Early Childhood Overview
This course provides an overview of the Montessori philosophy and method as it applies to 3 – 6 years of age.
Find out more »EC – Montessori Philosophy
Theory of Montessori Method including history, sensitive periods, role of the teacher and role of the child, prepared environment, and process of normalization. Also includes discussion of developmental theories of other major theorists, absorbent mind, logical/mathematical mind, spiritual & moral development. How the above relate to child, materials, teacher, and environment.
Find out more »EL – Early Childhood Overview
This course provides an overview of the Montessori philosophy and method as it applies to 3 – 6 years of age.
Find out more »IT – Montessori Philosophy & Pedagogy
Theory of Montessori Method including history, sensitive periods, role of the teacher and role of the child, prepared environment, and process of normalization. Also includes discussion of developmental theories of other major theorists; Absorbent mind, logical/mathematical mind, spiritual & moral development; and how the above relate to child, materials, teacher, and environment.
Find out more »EC – Practical Life
Introduces learning materials for practical life/daily living in the Montessori Early Childhood classroom. Includes ground rules & courtesy, control of movement, care of person, care of environment, food & nutrition. Demonstration of materials, lecture & practice.
Find out more »EL – Montessori Philosophy
This course covers Dr. Maria Montessori’s view of child development including the four planes of development; the development of intelligence; the development of language; moral development; and social development.
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