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Montessori Philosophy and Pedagogy

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Course Description

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.

Prerequisite: Montessori Certification requires a full academic year of concurrent Monday through Friday internship in a Montessori/Early Childhood Program under the direct supervision of an experienced certified Montessori teacher. Internet access is required.

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You are required to attend the orientation held on Tuesday, August 31 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

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  • Details
  • $425
  • August 31, 2021 to December 09, 2021
  • Delivery Mode: Hybrid
  • Reg#: 00155
  • ID/Units: EDUC X321.21  (4.50)
    ( Section 1 )
  • Quarter: FALL 2021

Instructor


Cheryll R. Ruszat, M.A. in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Education Specialist credential and the American Montessori Society Teacher Certification. Ms. Ruszat has been a National Commissioner for the National Association for the Education of Young Children school accreditation team, a frequent presenter at national conferences and consults for early childhood education programs. She is the Executive Director for the Montessori Schools of Irvine, one on the UC Irvine campus as well as three others in the city of Irvine, all of which are accredited by NAEYC. Ms. Ruszat has been an early childhood professional for more than 3 decades and was the recipient of the Instructor of Excellence award at UC Irvine.

Textbook Information

Textbooks for your course may be purchased from any vendor or bookseller of your choice.

Required Textbook(s):

MONTESSORI: THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE GENIUS
Book - ISBN: 9780199981526
Lillard, A. S., 3 ed

MARIA MONTESSORI: A BIOGRAPHY
Book - ISBN: 9780201092271
Kramer, Rita, Rev. ed, Da Capo Press

SECRET OF CHILDHOOD
Book - ISBN: 9780345305831
Montessori, Maria, 1 ed, Ballantine Books

DISCOVERY OF THE CHILD
Book - ISBN: 9780345336569
Montessori, Maria, 1 ed, Ballantine Books

MARIA MONTESSORI: HER LIFE AND WORK
Book - ISBN: 9780452279896
Standing, E.M., 1 ed, Plume

THE MONTESSORI METHOD
Book - ISBN: 9780805209228
Montessori, Maria, 1 ed, Schocken

THE ABSORBENT MIND
Book - ISBN: 9781607960935
Montessori, Maria, 1 ed

Optional Textbook(s):

TO EDUCATE THE HUMAN POTENTIAL
Book - ISBN: 9781851090945
Montessori, Maria, ABC-CLIO

THE JOYFUL CHILD
Book - ISBN: 9781879264106
Stephenson, Susan, Michael Olaf Montessori Company

PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS TO PRACTICALLY EVERY PROBLEM
Book - ISBN: 9781929610310
Saifer, Steffen, 1 ed, Redleaf Press

THEORIES OF ATTACHMENT
Book - ISBN: 9781933653389
Carol Garhart Mooney, 1 ed

MONTESSORI LEARNING IN THE 21ST CENTURY: A GUIDE FOR PARENTS AND TEACH
Book - ISBN: 9780939165605
Helfrich, Shannon and Roberfro, 1 ed, NewSage Press

AT THE HEART OF MONTESSORI III: THE INFANT TODDLER (0-3 YEARS)
Book - ISBN: 9780955716843
Clare Healy Walls, 1 ed, Waterpark Books

MONTESSORI MADNESS!
Book - ISBN: 9780982283301
Eissler, Trevor, 1 ed, Sevenoff, LLC

UNDERSTANDING MONTESSORI: A GUIDE FOR PARENTS
Book - ISBN: 9781598589740
Schmidt, Maren and Schimdt, Da, 1 ed, Dog Ear Publishing, LLC

THEORIES OF CHILDHOOD: AN INTRODUCTION TO DEWEY, MONTESSORI, ERICSON
Book - ISBN: 9781605541389
Carol Garhart Mooney, 2 ed

POSITIVE DISCIPLINE FOR PRESCHOOLERS
Book - ISBN: 9780525576419
Nelsen, J, Erwin, C, Duffy, R , 4 ed

CHILDREN: THE CHALLENGE
Book - ISBN: 9780801590108
Dreikurs, Rudolf and Stolz, Vi, Plume

POSITIVE DSCIPLINE: THE FIRST THREE YEARS: FROM INFANT TO TODDLER - LA
Book - ISBN: 9780804141185
Nelsen, Jane and Erwin, Cheryl, Harmony

THE CHILD IN THE FAMILY
Book - ISBN: 9780380426485
Montessori, Maria

THE OUT-OF-SYNC CHILD
Book - ISBN: 9780399531651
Kranowitz, Carol, Rev. ed, TarcherPerigee

CHILD DEVELOPMENT, AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE
Book - ISBN: 9780435078805
Carolyn Meggitt, 3 ed

CHILD, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY: FAMILY-CENTERED EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION
Book - ISBN: 9780135132302
Janet Gonzalez-Mena, 5 ed

Meeting Schedule

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OL-LEC08/31/2021Tuesday6:30 PM9:30 PMZoom---
OL-LEC09/02/2021Thursday6:30 PM9:30 PMZoom---
OL-LEC09/07/2021Tuesday6:30 PM9:30 PMZoom---
OL-LEC09/09/2021Thursday6:30 PM9:30 PMZoom---
OL-LEC09/11/2021Saturday8:00 AM4:00 PMZoom---
OL-LEC09/14/2021Tuesday6:30 PM9:30 PMZoom---
OL-LEC09/16/2021Thursday6:30 PM9:30 PMZoom---
OL-LEC09/21/2021Tuesday6:30 PM9:30 PMZoom---
OL-LEC09/23/2021Thursday6:30 PM9:30 PMZoom---
OL-LEC09/28/2021Tuesday6:30 PM9:30 PMZoom---
OL-LEC09/30/2021Thursday6:30 PM9:30 PMZoom---
OL-LEC10/02/2021Saturday8:00 AM4:00 PMZoom---
OL-LEC10/05/2021Tuesday6:30 PM9:30 PMZoom---
OL-LEC10/07/2021Thursday6:30 PM9:30 PMZoom---
OL-LEC10/12/2021Tuesday6:30 PM9:30 PMZoom---
OL-LEC10/14/2021Thursday6:30 PM9:30 PMZoom---
OL-LEC10/19/2021Tuesday6:30 PM9:30 PMZoom---
OL-LEC10/21/2021Thursday6:30 PM9:30 PMZoom---
OL-LEC10/26/2021Tuesday6:30 PM9:30 PMZoom---
OL-LEC10/28/2021Thursday6:30 PM9:30 PMZoom---
OL-LEC11/02/2021Tuesday6:30 PM9:30 PMZoom---
OL-LEC11/04/2021Thursday6:30 PM9:30 PMZoom---
OL-LEC11/06/2021Saturday8:00 AM4:00 PMZoom---
OL-LEC11/09/2021Tuesday6:30 PM9:30 PMZoom---
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OL-LEC11/16/2021Tuesday8:00 AM4:00 PMZoom---
OL-LEC11/16/2021Tuesday6:30 PM9:30 PMZoom---
OL-LEC11/18/2021Thursday6:30 PM9:30 PMZoom---
OL-LEC11/23/2021Tuesday6:30 PM9:30 PMZoom---
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OL-LEC11/30/2021Tuesday6:30 PM9:30 PMZoom---
OL-LEC12/02/2021Thursday6:30 PM9:30 PMZoom---
OL-LEC12/07/2021Tuesday6:30 PM9:30 PMZoom---
OL-LEC12/09/2021Thursday6:30 PM9:30 PMZoom---