MONT 685 Montessori Phil, Educ Theory,
Topics include an historical overview of Montessori and the Montessori movement and the philosophy of the absorbent mind, sensitive periods, logical mathematical mind, and spiritual and moral development of the child. The course also explores how these topics relate to children, classroom materials, peace education, the role of the teacher, and the prepared environment. A graduate level research component will be required. Three credit hours.