ECED 213 - Montessori 3

Credits: 4
Concludes the study of the Montessori philosophy and method focusing on the 3-6 year old child. Emphasizes cultural subject’s developmentally appropriate practices. Students study environment, equipment, materials, and teacher behaviors that support the Montessori method of education.

Enrollment Requirement: ECED 212 or instructor consent.

Course Outcomes:
Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

Discuss the Montessori philosophy and method along with developmentally appropriate practices and cultural relevancy.
Review the main tenets of the philosophy/methods. II. Cultural Subjects a) Prepare and demonstrate materials in science, zoology, botany, history, and geography as it relates to the 3-6 year old child.
Examine the teachings of these subjects as it relates to Piaget’s stages of development.
Prepare and demonstrate/present materials that support cultural diversity.
Be familiar with safety issues and precautions when settings up the Montessori classroom.

Program Outcomes

Use developmental milestones and observations of children’s behavior as a foundation for planning appropriate activities.
Advocate for strategies that promote the cultural diversity of children, families and their communities.
Demonstrate effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication
Discuss current issues and trends in early childhood education.
Identify typical and atypical growth and development (cognitive, linguistic, motor, and social).
Positively support children’s whole development.
Display a positive attitude and enthusiasm for the job
Develop rapport and contribute to the work environment as a member of the instructional team.
Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct.
Comply with laws (such as IDEA, Section 504, ADA), workplace policies, and procedures in relation to confidentiality, reporting of abuse, discipline, chain of command and delegation and supervision.

College-wide Outcomes

Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.