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INFANT AND TODDLER COURSE DESCRIPTION Child Development:
Prenatal to Three Years (52.75 hours). This course covers child
development according to Dr. Maria Montessori, in addition to
examining the perspectives of major contemporary theorists.
Prenatal development and childbirth are examined, followed by
the study the young child's development in such areas as:
cognitive, emotional, nutritional, neurological, psychological,
physiological, physical, and social. Montessori Philosophy and
Pedagogy (52.75 hours) The course of study offers a general
overview of Dr. Montessori's principles and ideas as they relate
to the child from birth to three. We explore how Montessori
viewed the child, and how she helped define a new importance to
the child's place in society. Scientific analysis of how to
nurture and assist the unfolding of the human personality is
explained in terms of its implementation in the following areas:
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