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Montessori Philosophy and Pedagogy for Early Childhood (4.50 Units)
EDUC X321.21
This class focuses on comparative child development theory from prenatal through age 6 and examines Child Development theory and early childhood education. As such it also includes a full overview of the Montessori method and philosophy of education in that context. As a specific look at the child, family and community, it provides instruction on socialization of the child from birth through early childhood and “discipline” or normalization through age appropriate activity and classroom management. It introduces a look at equity in education, diversity, special needs and the family and community influence on child development. This course can be audited for general information about Montessori education, but must be taken for a letter grade for those seeking Montessori Credential from AMS/MACTE. This class begins with a required orientation meeting for those pursuing a Montessori credential. Following orientation, this class meets on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and one Saturday monthly. Completion of the Montessori curriculum classes and a full academic year of practicum are required to become credentialed. Upon completion of the coursework, one will earn 19 quarter units from UCI Division of Continuing Education and an AMS/MACTE credential (American Montessori Society and Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education). Please Note: The age group for your studies and practicum must match the age for the credential being sought.
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Preventative Health for Practices for Young Children in Childcare (1.00 Unit)
EDUC X321.10
This course is designed to meet the Title 22 licensing requirements and the California Child Development Permit as per AB243. It includes instruction in the recognition, management, and prevention of infectious diseases, including immunizations, and prevention of childhood injuries. It also includes instruction in emergency preparedness and evacuation, caring for children with special needs, and identification and reporting of signs and symptoms of child abuse as well as numerous hours of instruction in nutrition training. Three State of California certificates are earned during this course: 6 Rights of Medication Administration, Child Abuse Mandated Reporting, and Integrated Pest Control. As cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid is required to be updated periodically, it is not provided within the contents of this course.
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Montessori II: Practical Life, Sensory Education, Art, Music and Movement (EC/Preschool) (4.50 Units)
EDUC X321.07
This first of two curriculum courses provides instruction in the planning, design, and implementation of the beginning curriculum areas of Montessori settings for ages 0-6 years old. Strategies for socialization of children group settings through developmentally appropriate practice and curriculum are studied and applied through practical experience. This also provides insight for traditional early childhood education teachers for integration of these methods into their classrooms. The class teaches strategies for teaching young children in the areas of practical life (everyday living), sensory education, art, music and movement. Various methods for individualizing learning and classroom management are stressed.
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Montessori III: Math, Language, Geography, Social Studies, and Science (EC/Preschool) (4.50 Units)
EDUC X321.32
This course is a continuation of preparation to teach in a Montessori preschool setting as well as integrate the methods into traditional classrooms. Presentations of the Montessori curriculum areas include math, language, geography, social studies and science. Teaching strategies for designing hands-on concrete manipulatives for individualization of early learning experiences are included.
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Montessori Practicum (4.50 Units)
EDUC X321.55
This practicum must be taken concurrently with the other Montessori program courses in order to earn the credential. It is designed to apply learning in real time with real children for the most efficient and advantageous skill development toward becoming a Montessori teacher/caregiver. Weekly practicum activities are daily from September through June and supervised by an already, experienced Montessori credentialed adult. An expert Montessori professional visits each practicum site quarterly to provide the adult learner with evaluation and mentoring. While some practicum sites allow a volunteer position from 8:30-12:30, a full time position (40 hr./week) that provides the experience of a full day cycle is encouraged. This course requires both participation in a Montessori classroom that matches the age for the credential being sought as well as weekly meetings during fall quarter, which provide preparation for observation to individualize learning, strategies in documentation, authentic assessment, professional leadership, accreditation standards, and preparation of professional and child portfolios. “Child Development” and “Child, Family and Community” are prerequisites for this course since this coursework is required by the State of California to work in any early childhood program.
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