FDN: Foundations of Montessori Philosophy 8 weeks
The Foundations course covers the life of Dr. Maria Montessori as well as her inclusion within an Educational Reform point of view, beginning with Pestalozzi, Rousseau, and Piaget.
Summary
The course discusses similarities between Montessori philosophy and current Education Reform philosophies, such as Constructivism and Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences. Finally, the course covers important information for educators on how to implement the Montessori philosophy in the creative tension between philosophy and practice.
Course Length: 8 Weeks
Age Focus: 3-15 Years
Programs
Early Childhood (EC), Elementary I (EI), Elementary I-II (EI-II), Elementary II (EII), School Leadership
When can I enroll?
January, September, & October.
How much does it cost?
Our latest course catalog pricing guide can be found here.
Kym Elder
Instructor
Kym is the founder and program director of Montessori Live. Kym holds a doctorate in instructional technology and distance education and a master’s degree in charter school educational leadership from Nova Southeastern University.
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