AD.01.G Program Development: Observation – Environment, Quality Principles,
Authentic Assessment
Administration Level (AMS 6.5.5.1)
Description:
To familiarize the adult learner with environment/classroom inventory & assessment at the infant & toddler, early childhood, and elementary levels. Quality principles of a Montessori program are identified and examined within the context of authentic assessment.
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 children in order to observe the Montessori philosophy, methodology, and educational practice at the school in relationship to the children. (MACTE 3a)
The adult learner demonstrates an understanding of the Montessori curriculum at each age level and its implementation, and communicates these expectations to the Montessori teachers at the school as a consequence of observation. (MACTE 3b)
The adult learner implements and develops systems, policies, and procedures that support high-fidelity Montessori programs at all levels and observes their implementation in the school. (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 learning environment as the adult learner observes the implementation at the school. (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)
Evaluation requirements and/or performance assessment:
Written Examination
Practicum School’s observation assessment using the forms provided by MTEC
Practicum Planning Journal II (MACTE 3a, 3b, 3c, 4b)
Practicum Reflection Journal II (MACTE 3a, 3b, 3c, 4b)
Practicum Competencies II (MACTE 3a, 3b, 3c, 4b)
Required and recommended readings:
Montessori Rating Scale for the Infant & Toddler Environment
Montessori Rating Scale for the Early Childhood Environment
Montessori Rating Scale for the Elementary Environment
Montessori Rating Scale for the Infant & Toddler Key Concepts
Montessori Rating Scale for the Early Childhood Key Concepts
Montessori Rating Scale for the Elementary Key Concepts
National Center for Montessori in the Public Sector, Montessori
Assessment Playbook, 2019 Ahola, Deb and Kovacik, Abbe, Observing and Understanding Child
Development, Delmar Cengage Learning, 2007.
