*Early Learning Environment (Minor Award) 6N1933
Programme Code
Programme Module Status
Mandatory
FETAC Level
6
*Successful completion leads to a Major Award 6M2007 in Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education (Montessori Pedagogy)
ECCE Level 6 Early Learning Environment
2
EARLY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT CONTENT UNIT ONE – MONTESSORI PEDAGOGY 1 1.2 The Programme Objectives
1.3 1.4
Between Teacher and Child by Haim Ginott Children Learn by Dorothy L. Law (1959) Students and Study
1.5 Montessori Pedagogy 1.5.1 Eight Principles of a Montessori Education 1.6 Maria Montessori – History and Life Character 1.6.1 Did You Know? 1.6.2 Important Dates in Maria Montessori’s Life 1870 – 1952 1.6.3 Montessori; Her Links to Ireland 1.6.4 Montessori in Modern Times 1.6.5 Introduction to Montessori Philosophy 1.6.6 Montessori; The Science Behind the Genius The Prepared Environment 1.7 1.7.1 The Child 1.7.2 The Environment 1.7.3 The Directress Implementing and Adhering to; Síolta Principles and Standards Aistear’s Themes 1.7.4 Montessori, Síolta and Aistear 1.7.5 Comparative Analysis of the Frameworks’ Elements Play 1.8 Characteristics of the Prepared Environment 1.9 1.9.1 The Physical Environment 1.9.2 The Aesthetic Environment 1.9.3 The Social and Emotional Environment The Role of the Directress 1.10 1.10.1 A Montessori Directress should have 1.10.2 What the Directress should observe during a Work Cycle 1.10.3 Tips to become a successful Montessori Teacher 1.11 Job Description 1.12 Teaching Skills 1.12.1 In my teaching am I able to be aware of the following? 1.12.2 Inspirational Quotes for Teachers 1.13 Aims of Montessori Pedagogy 1.14 Normalization 1.15 Children want to Learn - Planes of Development 1.16 The Absorbent Mind 1.17 The Sensitive Periods 1.18 Freedom 1.19 Classroom Management 1.20 Discipline and Behaviour 1.21 Evaluation and Assessment 1.21.1 How to approach Observations 1.21.2 The Information