Our Modules

101

MONTESSORI PHILOSOPHY

DESCRIPTION

This module assists practitioners to understand Dr. Montessori’s practical research on the education of young children. Some of these are the Absorbent Mind, the Prepared Environment, Normalisation, the Sensitivity Period and the Stages of Development. An appreciation of Montessori Education is included

OBJECTIVES

To develop an understanding of Maria Montessori’s life and work
To discuss the principles of the Montessori method
To discuss the organisation of the environment and management of children’s behaviour in the Montessori environment
To discuss the role of teacher in Maria Montessoria’s approach

102

CLASSROOM APPLICATION

DESCRIPTION

This module intends to help learners understand the many aspects of curriculum development and how current emerging theories and approaches relate to our understanding of curriculum development. Also, the module provides useful approaches to classroom management and develops awareness and knowledge of special education.

OBJECTIVES

To understand the fundamentals that contribute to developing the curriculum
To have an overview of some current methods and approaches that can be implemented in a Montessori classroom.
To discuss some appropriate approaches to classroom management
To understand basic knowledge of special education to apply in a classroom setting

103

CHILD DEVELOPMENT

DESCRIPTION

This module assists practitioners in understanding the process of child development in the children age of one month to six years. Some of the areas addressed are a child’s physical development, cognitive development, language development and social development. A discussion of modern theories of child development is included.

OBJECTIVES

To discuss different theories of child development
To understand how a child develops physically , cognitively, socially and in terms of language
To understand how a child’s development in one area affects his/her development in the others.

104

PRACTICAL LIFE EXERCISES

DESCRIPTION

This module assists practitioners to teach the child to function in his own environment by teaching him how to cope with things around him. The daily function of our home are routine and simple to us, but they are new and exciting to a child. The course will highlight the importance of practical life exercises and students will be expected to observe the presentation of the main groups of practical life exercises

OBJECTIVES

To discuss the importance of practical life exercises and how they influence children
To discuss with students the organisation of practical life exercises and the Montessori environment for such exercises
Learners will have the opportunity to review the presentation of the practical life exercises
To analyse the direct and indirect aims of each practical life exercise

105

SENSORIAL EDUCATION

DESCRIPTION

Sensorial exercises are concerned with the development and refinement of the five senses, thereby sharpening the child’s intellect control and preparing him for more advanced exercises. The sensorial materials lay a solid foundation for Mathematics, Geometry, Geography, Botany, Art and Music.

OBJECTIVES

To discuss the importance of sensorial exercises and how they influence children.
To discuss the organisation of sensorial exercises and the Montessori environment for such exercises.
Learners will have the opportunity to review the presentation of the sensorial exercises.
To analyse the direct and indirect aims for each exercise.
To involve learners in the presentation of the sensorial materials.

106

LANGUAGE

DESCRIPTION

A multi-sensory approach that combines phonics, stories and language experiences to bring meaning to the learning of reading and writing. Discovering language becomes interesting, fun and creative through activities in the Pink, Blue and Green Montessori language series. This course assists practitioners to employ a multi-sensory aproach to teaching reading and writing.

OBJECTIVES

To understand language development.
To discuss with students the organisation of language exercises and the Montessori environment for such exercises.
To introduce classroom techniques and methodology suitable for language teaching of young children.
To introduce Montessori apparatus suitable for language teaching.

107

MATHEMATICS

DESCRIPTION

Mathematics is concerned with making generalisations and theoretical models of the real world. The young child needs to be given a variety of skills and basic understanding of concepts.

OBJECTIVES

To discuss the importance of Mathematics and how it influences children.
To discuss the organisation of Mathematics and the Montessori environment for such exercises.
Learners will have the opportunity to review the presentation of Mathematics.
To analyse the direct and indirect aims for each exercise.
To involve learners in the presentation of Mathematics.

108

CULTURAL SUBJECTS

DESCRIPTION

The Montessori cultural subjects include:

Nature study
Botany and Zoology
Geography
History

Through various materials and creative activities, children have the opportunity to explore and understand their environment, refine their perception and create foundation for scientific knowledge to be acquired in the years to come.

OBJECTIVES

To introduce students to the Montessori Principles for teaching the cultural area of the curriculum.
To show how to prepare and present Geography, Botany, Zoology and History materials.
To discuss ideas for environmental projects that integrate the Montessori curriculum.