Montessori E-I EC Overview

Catalog description

This course is a comprehensive introduction to child development and the Montessori philosophy/theory, methodology, and materials usage in the Montessori Early Childhood environments, that is intended to provide background and preparation for lower elementary teacher candidates pursuing Montessori qualifications to teach in Montessori lower elementary classrooms. The course is specifically focused on coverage of Montessori theories of child development, preparation of the environment and adult, classic materials and methodologies, and significant presentations that are precursors to the Elementary I curriculum.