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Course Criteria
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1.00 Credits
This course gives a broad overview of the philosophy and pedagogy of early childhood development and application to teaching methodology. This includes Montessori philosophy and presentation of materials in Practical Life, Sensorial, Mathematics, Language, Geography, History, Science and the Arts. It includes an introduction to Montessori's life and work, creating a manual, writing a rationale paper and preparing an environment for children 3 to 6 years old.
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The study of early childhood music and movement is presented as a developmental process of absorption, exploration, and self-expression, with an emphasis on various present and historical cultures. Physical education is presented as movement, which may include the development of the body through exploration, cooperative play, rhythms, and dance. Prerequisite: MONT 601.
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2.00 Credits
Presenting the basic skills of mathematics using developmental materials. Emphasis on process: from the numbers 1-10 through the decimal system, the operations of arithmetic, and memorization of basic facts. Includes supervised practice with materials. Prerequisite: MONT 601.
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2.00 Credits
Analysis of language as spoken and written communication. Rationale for the sensory-motor involvement with emphasis on the sequence of skills to be developed to assist the child's natural growth toward effective spoken and written communication. Oral language, phonetic analysis, initial writing, handwriting skills, early literacy, and beginning grammar skills are taught as a foundation for total reading. Prerequisite: MONT 601.
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Social studies includes exposure to geography and history from the Montessori perspective. An emphasis is placed on the holistic approach. Prerequisite: MONT 601.
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1.00 Credits
Art is presented as exploration of media and a means to self-expression with an emphasis on variety. The process of an art activity rather than the product is emphasized. A cultural and historical component is included. Prerequisite: MONT 601.
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Observation of scientific phenomena through simple experiments that involve children and their intrinsic interests. The study of biology also is introduced, including a division into botany and zoology. Prerequisite: MONT 601.
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The goals of coordination of movement, independence, concentration and development of the sense of order as approached through Montessori practical life pedagogy. Emphasis on the cycle of activity and its process and the analysis of movement involved in the are of practical life. Prerequisite: MONT 601.
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1.00 Credits
Rationale and techniques necessary to insure development of sensory growth. Introduction of materials in sequential order with emphasis on refinement of sensory perception, repetition, control of error and language. Distinct training in presentation techniques. Prerequisite: MTR 01.
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1.00 Credits
This intensive course will focus on five areas of management in the Montessori classroom. These areas are Managing the Environment, Managing the Work, Managing Planning and Records, Managing Time, and Managing Behavior. As a part of Managing Planning and Records, particular emphasis will be placed on developing Montessori oriented lesson plans, lesson giving schedules, follow-up records, and student notebooks.
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