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MONT 473: Meth of Observat & Class Learn

3.00 Credits

Lander University

This course introduces teachers to reflective practices of observation and record keeping. Being open to and being willing to be informed by observation are two important aspects of the Montessori method. Teachers will also observe other Montessori classrooms during their practicum. The classroom leadership component of this course involves student teachers with designing the prepared environment, establishing daily routines, starting a new class, lesson strategies, evaluation, positive discipline, effective communication and problem solving. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Three semester hours.

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MONT 474: Foundations Rdg MONT Classroom

3.00 Credits

Lander University

Teachers will learn how to present the Montessori language exercises to foster children's early literacy development. Topics of this course include early oral language acquisition, age-appropriate visual and auditory perceptual experiences that lead to phonemic awareness and letter-sound recognition, vocabulary development and enrichment, phonics, word study, beginning handwriting, expressive writing, and the first part of the functions of words. This course meets the SC Read to Succeed requirements. Three semester hours.

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MONT 475: Mont Methods: Mathematics

3.00 Credits

Lander University

This course begins with the philosophy of the mathematical mind . Additional topics include numeration to 9,999, place value, linear counting, the four operations, memorization of math facts, and an introduction to fractions. Teachers will learn how to present the Mathematics materials and to observe each child's progress toward abstracting mathematical concepts. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Three semester hours.

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MONT 493: Mont Meth: Integrated Curricul

3.00 Credits

Lander University

The objectives of this course are to acquaint the Montessori teacher candidate with the sequence and materials for teaching social studies, science, and creative arts in the context of Montessori's "Cosmic Curriculum", a holistic approach to natural science, multicultural studies and artistic expression. Topics include the materials for geography and history, international festivals and celebrations, designing and preparing activities to acquaint children with the natural world and integration of the creative arts to enhance the classroom curriculum. Prerequisite: MONT 472 and permission of the instructor. Three semester hours. Prerequisite: MONT 472

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MONT 610: Foundations of Mont Elem Educ

3.00 Credits

Lander University

Sound educational practices in the Montessori classroom must be firmly grounded in the pedagogical and developmental theories of Dr. Maria Montessori. This course incorporates both aspects of Montessori's theory in a unified examination of educational practices at the elementary level. Contemporary theories of child development in the context of the Montessori classroom will also be examined. Six (6) hours of observation in Montessori elementary classrooms required. Three semester hours.

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MONT 611: Mont Meth: Elem Mathematics

3.00 Credits

Lander University

An introduction to the 6-9 Montessori mathematics curriculum. Topics include concept of number and quantitative relationships; the four fundamental operations; the laws of arithmetic;base systems; ratio and proportion; problem solving; and exponential notation. A graduate level research component is required. Three semester hours.

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MONT 612: Mont Methods: Elem 6-9 Languag

3.00 Credits

Lander University

An introduction to the lower elementary (6-9) Montessori language curriculum. Topics include assisting the child's oral language expression, reading and writitng, grammar functions (parts of speech), structural grammar (sentence analysis), literature, and the acquisition of library/reference and research skills. Special emphasis will be given to the integration of language activities throughout the total curriculum. A graduate level research component is required. Three semester hours.

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MONT 613: Integrated Soc St and Sciences

3.00 Credits

Lander University

An overview of the Five Great Lessons presented in a 6-9 elementary I Montessori classroom, which help form the social studies curriculum, plus the earth and physical sciences frameworks for learning. Topics introduced include: the fundamental needs of humans, concepts of time, theories of creation, evolution, and physical, cultural and economic geography. The introduction of physical science topics and earth science topics addressing the formation of the earth and the works of air and water will also be covered. Three semester hours.

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MONT 614: Mont Meth: Elem Biol & Phys Sc

3.00 Credits

Lander University

An overview of the 6-9 Montessori science curriculum, with an emphasis on the biological sciences. Topics include classification of chordate and nonchordate animals, botany, anatomy, ecology and the physical sciences. Integration of science topics into the elementary curriculum, with particular focus on writing and research will be covered. A graduate level research component is required. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Three semester hours.

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MONT 615: Mont Meth: Elem Geometry

3.00 Credits

Lander University

A study of the Montessori geometry curriculum for the elementary classroom. Topics include: measurement, estimation, probability, fractions, nomenclature for geometric forms, lines, angles, similarity, congruence and equivalence, area and volume. Three semester hours.

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