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March 2019
IT – Outdoor Environment
This course emphasizes the importance of the extension of the Montessori environment to the outdoors for gross motor, heavy lifting, continued care of environment through water and other work, sensory stimulation, development of biophilia and multiple intelligences.
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IT – Observation
This course introduces the student to the critical nature of observation regarding sensitive periods in the Montessori Infant & Toddler classroom and to basic methods of observation. This course interprets the philosophy of Dr. Montessori regarding peace education and develops practical and concrete applications and materials for the Infant & Toddler program. It includes specific methods derived from Dr. Becky Bailey’s Conscious Discipline program.
Find out more »EL – Music & Art
Music This course covers classical music, contemporary music, dance, music theory, and cooperative games. The course also covers theories of curriculum development and reconfiguration of current learning materials. Art This course covers art history, two-dimensional and three-dimensional art techniques, and developmentally appropriate craft activities. This course also covers theories of curriculum development and reconfiguration of current learning materials.
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IT – Observation & Adminstration
Observation This course introduces the student to the critical nature of observation regarding sensitive periods in the Montessori Infant & Toddler classroom and to basic methods of observation. This course interprets the philosophy of Dr. Montessori regarding peace education and develops practical and concrete applications and materials for the Infant & Toddler program. It includes specific methods derived from Dr. Becky Bailey’s Conscious Discipline program. Administration This course covers all aspects of starting a new school including: licensing requirements, legal…
Find out more »EC – Human Development
Explores stage of development and growth of the preschool child; and covers emotional, intellectual, cognitive, physical and social development; stages of childhood; current research, communication process between adult and child; guidance approaches; and community resources which provide parent education, family and children services and also includes discussion of developmental theories of other major theorists.
Find out more »EL – Community Building & Peace
This course focuses on the strategies and practices that create and sustain a cooperative, collaborative and peaceful learning community. It starts with the individual and moves out in concentric circles to classroom, school, local community and global community. We address the very fundamental concept of creating connection among the group individuals. Based on brain research, the state of connectedness facilitates full brain integration allowing optimal learning and receptiveness. It has also been determined that humans choose to behave based on…
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