Montessori E-I Cultural Geography Curriculum

Catalog description

This course is an introduction to the hands-on materials and methodology for lower elementary traditional and Montessori classrooms, specifically focused on coverage of integrated cultural curriculum, including introductory work in history; human, physical, and political geography; biology; and physical science. The course addresses content topics of human geography and world cultures, human habitation, migration, and the interface between humans, their environments, and the idea of dwelling. Emphasis is on the methods, materials, and philosophical underpinnings of the cultural subjects through a holistic and integrated approach. This course takes place in a clinical lab and hands-on practice with materials is required. Prerequisites: EDU 5603, EDU 5613 or permission of the program director