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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 – Cosmic Education
Cosmic Education is the path through which children develop a global vision. By developing gratitude for the universe and their own lives within it, the child then takes on an awareness of receiving many gifts from other human beings they will never know.
Find out more »IT – 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.
Find out more »EC – Sensorial
Philosophy & rationale, materials aiding the development and refinement of the senses. Demonstration of materials, lecture and practice
Find out more »IT – Infant/Toddler Language
Philosophy & rational, receptive & expressive language experience, visual & auditory perceptual experiences, vocabulary development & enrichment, basic materials: Infant & Toddler language sequence, demonstration of materials, lecture & practice, elements of Early Literacy.
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