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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of those topics introduced in MONT 614. Building on the Great Lessons framework, it will include a comparative study of all life forms and the universal rules which govern living and non-living matter. Content includes strategies for the development of scientific inquiry skills, student writing and the integration of science content across the curriculum. Three semester hours.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
This course is designed for a specific group of professional personnel with common concerns. Selected challenges in Montessori education will be identified, studied and resolved, at times, in consultation with other education agencies. Permission of instructor required. One to three semester hours.
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3.00 Credits
The exercises of Pratical Life form the child's foundation. Topics include how to prepare the exercise of Pratical Life, grace and courtesy, control of movement, control of the person, car of the environment, and food and nutrition. Teachers will also learn how to analyze each child's development of independence that occurs from using the exercises. Three semester hours.
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3.00 Credits
Teachers will learn to use materials that aid children with the development and refinement of their senses in seven areas - size, color, form, touch, sound, smell and taste. Teachers will also learn to observe each child's development of classification and seriation, and to use the instructional strategy of the 3 Period Lesson. Three semester hours.
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3.00 Credits
Topics include an historical overview of Montessori and the Montessori movement and the philosphy of the absorbent mind, sensitive periods, logical mathematical mind, spiritual and moral development of the child. The course also explores how these topics relate to children, classroom materials, peace education, the role of the teacher, and the prepared enviromnent. Three semester hours.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces teachers to reflective practices of observation and record keeping. Being open to and being willing to be informed by observation are two important aspects of the Montessori method. Teachers will also observe other Montessori classrooms during their practicum. The classroom leadership component of this course involves student teacher with designing the prepared environment, establishing daily routines, starting a new class, lesson strategies, evaluation, positive discipline, effective communication and problem solving. Three semester hours.
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3.00 Credits
Topics of this course include oral expression, age-appropriate visual and auditory perceptual experiences, vocabulary development and enrichment, work study, beginning hand writing, expressive writing, and the first part of the functions of words. Teachers will learn how to present the language exercises to foster children's early literacy development. Three semester hours.
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3.00 Credits
This course begins with the philosophy of the "mathematical mind". Additional topics include numeration to 9,999, place value, linear counting, the four operations, memorization of math facts, and an introduction to fractions. Teachers will learn how to present the Mathematics materials and to observe each child's progress toward abstracting mathematical concepts. Three semester hours.
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3.00 Credits
The objectives of this course are to acquaint the 3-6 Montessori teacher candidate with the sequence and materials for teaching social studies, science, and creative arts in the context of Montessori's "Cosmic Curriculum", a holistic approach to natural science, multicultural studies and artistic expression. Topics include the materials for geography and history, international festivals and celebrations, designing and preparing activities to acquaint children with the natural world and integration of the creative arts to enhance the classroom curriculum. A graduate level research component will be required. Three semester hours.
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2.00 Credits
Cadets are introduced to the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership. Cadets learn how the personal development of life skills such as critical thinking, goal setting, time management, physical fitness, and stress management relate to leadership, officership, and the Army profession. No military obligation incurred. Cadets must attend ROTC Physical Fitness Training three days a week for I h r. (2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab, weekly.) Two credit hours.
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