AD.03.B Program Development: Montessori Curriculum & Materials –
Early Childhood
Administration Level (AMS 6.6.5.1)
Description:
To familiarize the adult learner with the appropriate Montessori environment, curriculum, materials, activities and experiences for the preschool/kindergarten child to include practical life, sensorial, language, mathematics, botany, geography, history and zoology.
Clock hours: 16 hours.
Credits: MTEC/SFBA Transcript
Meeting schedule: See flyer
Objectives to be achieved:
The adult learner exhibits an understanding of Montessori philosophy, methodology, and educational practice based on the developmental needs of early childhood aged children. (MACTE 3a)
The adult learner demonstrates an understanding of the Montessori curriculum at the early childhood level and its implementation, and communicates these expectations to the Montessori early childhood teachers at the school. (MACTE 3b)
The adult learner implements and develops systems, policies, and procedures that support high-fidelity Montessori programs at the early childhood level. (MACTE 3c)
The adult learner demonstrates an understanding of how indoor & outdoor environments are organized to support Montessori philosophy and to support faculty in creating and maintaining a positive Montessori early childhood environment. (MACTE 4b)
Competencies to be achieved:
Demonstrate an understanding of Montessori philosophy, methodology, and educational practice based on the developmental needs of children. (MACTE 3a)
Demonstrate an understanding of the Montessori curriculum at each age level, its
implementation, and expectations for Montessori teachers. (MACTE 3b)
Implement and develop systems, policies, and procedures that support high-fidelity
Montessori programs at all levels. (MACTE 3c)
Demonstrate an understanding of how indoor & outdoor environments are
organized to support Montessori philosophy and support faculty to create and maintain
positive Montessori learning environments. (MACTE 4b)
