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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the lower elementary (6-9) Montessori language curriculum. Topics include assisting the child's oral language expression, reading and writitng, grammar functions (parts of speech), structural grammar (sentence analysis), literature, and the acquisition of library/reference and research skills. Special emphasis will be given to the integration of language activities throughout the total curriculum. A graduate level research component is required. Three semester hours.
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An overview of the Five Great Lessons presented in a 6-9 elementary I Montessori classroom, which help form the social studies curriculum, plus the earth and physical sciences frameworks for learning. Topics introduced include: the fundamental needs of humans, concepts of time, theories of creation, evolution, and physical, cultural and economic geography. The introduction of physical science topics and earth science topics addressing the formation of the earth and the works of air and water will also be covered. Three semester hours.
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An overview of the 6-9 Montessori science curriculum, with an emphasis on the biological sciences. Topics include classification of chordate and nonchordate animals, botany, anatomy, ecology and the physical sciences. Integration of science topics into the elementary curriculum, with particular focus on writing and research will be covered. A graduate level research component is required. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Three semester hours.
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A study of the Montessori geometry curriculum for the elementary classroom. Topics include: measurement, estimation, probability, fractions, nomenclature for geometric forms, lines, angles, similarity, congruence and equivalence, area and volume. Three semester hours.
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This class will emphasize the integration of the arts and practical life skills into the everyday life of the elementary classroom. Students will explore various art media, craft techniques and music and movement activities. Topics include the use of technology, food preparation, construction and outdoor skills with particular emphasis on how they can be integrated into the academic curriculum. Three semester hours.
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This class, which meets for two weekend seminars during the fall semester of the practicum phase, assists the novice teacher in the design of the classroom evironment, establishing ground rules and effective classroom routines, developing parent communication strategies, instructional planning, observation techniques, assesment and record keeping. The student will recieve guidance in creating and implementing an action research project. Three semester hours.
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3.00 Credits
This class is a continuation of Practicum I. It meets for two weekend seminars during the spring semester of the practicum phase. Prerequisite: A grade of "B" or better in MONT 617. Three semester hours.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the elementary II (9-12) Montessori language curriculum. Topics include understanding and supporting the developing reader and writer, children's research, spelling and word study, grammar and sentence analysis. Three semester hours.
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3.00 Credits
This course begins with a review of the four basic operations, with an emphasis on the hierarchical value of numbers. Topics include fractions and operations, decimals and operations, measurement, binomial and trinomial squared and cubed, the deconstruction of a cube into its parts, powers and integers, exponents, signed numbers, simple algebra with signed numbers, word problems for principle, interest, and rate, ratio, and proportion. Three semester hours.
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This course will present the social studies, history, geography, basic physical science and earth sciences from the Montessori perspective of the Great Lessons framework. This course is a continuation of the topics covered in MONT 613, expanding on the lessons for the formation of the universe, the study of the earth's geological formation, the beginnings of biology and the study of history and human progress. Additional topics include the migration of peoples and ideals, the study of civilization, nations and state and the interrelationship of technology. The Montessori lessons on The Work of Wind and The Work of Water will be expanded. There will be an increased emphasis on collaborative, project based learning and opportunities for independent writing, and student research. This course is web enhanced. Three semester hours.
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