University Credit Courses - Course Schedule
Course schedule is
subject to change without notice.
Winter 2010
Start Date: January 4, 2010
Registration Ends: January 15, 2010
Term End Date: March 20, 2010
Course #K3458K - Cosmic Education, Peace & Health
Sciences (5 credits)
Montessori’s view of universal connection,
especially the view that the Earth must be respected
and preserved, leads us to the cosmic task - to help
children become adults who strive to achieve a peaceful
coexistence in a sustainable environment. This integrated
program prepares the educator to set the stage for the
development of peaceful, caring citizens.
Spring 2010
Start Date: March 29, 2010
Registration Ends: April 9, 2010
Term End Date: June 12, 2010
Course #TBA - Language Arts 1/Art & Music (5 credits)
The Montessori Language Arts 1 program
looks at crucial concepts such as how to approach unfamiliar
words and subjects, how to brainstorm ideas and how
to risk and learn. Proven, specific Montessori methodology
surrounding spelling, grammar, penmanship, dictionary
skills and poetry are covered in detail.
Summer 2010
Start Date: June 21,2010
Registration Ends: July 2, 2010
Term End Date: September 10, 2010
Course #TBA - Language Arts 2 (5 credits)
The Montessori Language Arts 2 program
is a continuation of Language Arts 1, focusing on a
thorough system for teaching compound words, suffix,
prefix, antonym, synonym, homophone, homograph, homonym,
capitalization and punctuation.
Course #TBA - Botany, Zoology and Matter & Astronomy (5 credits)
Botany topics covered: Five Kingdoms,
plant anatomy, physiology, geography, plant industries
and horticulture. Zoology: detailed study of the animal
kingdom, exploring animal needs and how they are met.
Matter & Astronomy introduces basic atomic and molecular
theory, elements, compounds and mixtures, and states
of matter, as well as the stars, solar system, and the
earth and sun.
Course #TBA - Theory of Montessori (5 credits)
Montessori Theory includes the following
topics: Montessori - A biography; The Periods of Development;
The Absorbent Mind; The Sensitive Periods; The Importance
of Early Intellectual Stimulation; Normalization; Classroom
Management.
Course schedule is
subject to change without notice.
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