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6.2.1 Child Development/
Psychology 30 Hours |
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Theories of
development and stages of development are examined in the Physical,
Cognitive, Emotional and Social areas. Current theories and research are
examined.
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6.2.2 Montessori
Philosophy/ Theory 32 Hours |
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Montessori from
an historical perspective and philosophy specific to the method (i.e.,
absorbent mind, sensitive periods, logicalmathematical mind, spiritual
and moral development of the child, etc.) is examined. How this relates
to the child, materials, teacher, and environment is discussed.
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6.2.3 Observation 45 Total
Hours |
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Lecture and
documented observation, some of which is done during the externship
phase, is designed to bridge the academic coursework and the externship
phase. Twenty-five hours of lecture and directed observation; twenty
hours of self-directed observation.
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6.2.4 Practical Life
Curriculum 35 Hours |
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Philosophy and
rationale of the curriculum area of practical life, ground rules and
grace and courtesy, development and refinement of movement, care of the
person, care of the environment, food preparation and nutrition.
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6.2.5 Sensorial Curriculum
35 Hours |
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Philosophy and
rationale of the curriculum area of sensorial, materials aiding in the
development and refinement of the senses.
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6.2.6 Mathematics
Curriculum 35 Hours |
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Philosophy and
rationale of the curriculum area of mathematics, materials aiding
development of mathematical concepts/skills: introduction to numeration,
linear counting, the decimal system and their functions, memorization of
the facts, and fractions.
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6.2.7 Language Arts
Curriculum 44 Hours |
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Philosophy and
rationale of the curriculum area of language arts. Materials aiding in
the development of language arts skills and concepts: receptive and
expressive language experiences, visual and auditory perceptual
experiences, vocabulary and enrichment.
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6.2.8 Art, Music, Movement
Curriculum 21 Hours |
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Philosophy and
rationale of the curriculum area of art, materials that aid development
of art concepts and skills in twodimensional art activities (easel or
table), threedimensional art activities, art appreciation and art
history. Philosophy and rationale of the curriculum area of music,
materials aiding in the development of music concepts and skills;
singing skills, instrumental skills, music appreciation and history.
Philosophy and rational of the curriculum area of movement, materials
aiding in the development of movement concepts and skills: body
awareness, basic skills (locomotor, stationary games), line activities.
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6.2.9 Physical and Life
Sciences 14 Hours |
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Philosophy and
rationale of the curriculum area of the physical and life sciences to
include botany and zoology, earth elements and physical science.
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6.2.10 Social Studies 21
Hours |
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Philosophy and
rationale of the curriculum area of social studies which include
geography including land and water forms, globes, maps, flags,
multicultural awareness, and history including time, calendar, seasons,
personal family history.
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6.2.11 Classroom
Leadership 16 Hours |
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Philosophy and
rationale of classroom leadership which include the study of the role of
the teacher in the preparation of the environment, scheduling and
curriculum planning, lesson strategies, evaluation of children and
techniques for discipline, communication, and problem solving.
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6.2.12 Parent
Involvement/Education (Child, Family and Community) 14 Hours |
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Philosophy and
rationale for parent involvement and education, raising the level of
awareness, developing a knowledge base, providing options for
collaboration, and creating strategies for collaboration, and
application and implementation of strategies.
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6.2.13 Administration 13
Hours |
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Philosophy and
rationale for administration, review of licensing requirements, starting
a school, legal structures of schools, budget and financial requirements
and the role of consultation and accreditation.
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6.2.14
Externship/Practicum. 540 Hours (minimum) |
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The philosophy
and rationale of the externship provides the student with a supervised
teaching and learning experience and a period of observation,
internalization, and further study, in order to bring together the
theory and practice of Montessori Education.
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