Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Montessori Education

Faculty of Business and Humanities
Award Class
Awards
BA (Hons)
Programme Code CR_HMONT_8 Mode of Delivery Full Time, ACCS No. of Semesters 8
NFQ Level 8 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 240
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/09/2021
Department SPORT, LEISURE & CHILDHOOD STUDIES
Field of Study 1420 - Education Studies
 

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth An in-depth knowledge of the Montessori Method of education which would enable them to formulate, implement, monitor, evaluate and review educational practices. Display competence in leading classes according to the Montessori Method. Capability to work in a supervisory capacity where management of classes is a core requirement, recognising the importance of the range and functions of the multi-disciplinary team in a variety of educational settings.
PO2 Knowledge - Kind The competence and knowledge required to integrate the learning experience through the production of a research based project. Be able to apply the theoretical concepts to their own practice from the various subject areas such as Pedagogy, Ethics, Comparative Education and Psychology.
PO3 Skill - Range A strong ability to identify and analyse problems within the classroom and propose and implement solutions. Be able to play a leading role in teaching and educational development; have a major input in devising, implementing and evaluating individual education plans; design, deliver and evaluate appropriate lesson plans in keeping with with relevant curricula; fulfill a variety of roles in their schools or organisations including class teachers, team leaders and supervisors.
PO4 Skill - Selectivity An understanding of theoretical concepts as they apply to diverse learning environments; utilise the practical skills gained on the programme in a range of educational settings; have an input into identifying and solving problems in areas such as teaching, transition, assessment and monitoring educational progress.
PO5 Competence - Context The ability to research challenges, and implement solutions, in special and mainstream education; apply the Montessori Philosophy to a variety of learning contexts; suggest creative and innovative solutions to education issues; relate work-based problems to learning from the programme and case studies/research investigated.
PO6 Competence - Role Their ability to work alone or as a member of a team; be an effective and contributory member of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team; work effectively as a team leader; supervise and manage children and others in a variety of educational settings.
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn The competence to take responsibility for his/her own learning as evidenced by research assignments and directed study; successfully share and transfer knowledge as part of a learning organisation; utilise their programme learning to deal with new experiences and unfamiliar situations and continue their path of lifelong learning.
PO8 Competence - Insight The ability to participate in the on-going education process of promoting ethical and social values; assist schools and related organisations in implementing policies and programmes in line with changing educational practices.
 

Semester Schedules

Year 3 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
EDUC6012 Creative & Critical Thinking Cian O'Neill 1 5
EDUC7010 Embedding ICT in Education Cian O'Neill 3 5
PLAC7012 Montessori Internship Prep Cian O'Neill 2 5
EDUC7007 Montessori Materials 6-9 years Cian O'Neill 3 5
EDUC7008 Montessori Theory 6-9 years Cian O'Neill 3 5
EDUC8032 PE: Moving and Learning Cian O'Neill 2 5

Year 3 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
PSYC7006 Child Psychology Cian O'Neill 4 5
EDUC7012 Montessori Materials 9-12 Cian O'Neill 3 5
EDUC7011 Montessori Theory 9-12 years Cian O'Neill 3 5
PLAC7013 Montessori Work Practice Cian O'Neill 3 10
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
EDUC8044 Leadership in Practice Cian O'Neill 2 5
CHLD7007 Outdoor Learning in ECEC Cian O'Neill 3 5
 

Year 4 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
EDUC8031 Ethics in Education Cian O'Neill 3 5
EDUC8029 Montessori Research Skills Cian O'Neill 5 5
EDUC8012 Multicultural Education Cian O'Neill 4 5
DESI6030 Process-Led Arts Cian O'Neill 3 10
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
EDUC8043 Inclusion: Partnerships Cian O'Neill 4 5
PSYC8010 Psychological Adjustment Cian O'Neill 2 5

Year 4 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CHLD8006 APE for the Young Child Cian O'Neill 2 5
EDUC8045 Children's Rights in ECEC Cian O'Neill 2 5
EDUC8034 Montessori Dissertation Cian O'Neill 5 10
EDUC8030 Teaching Process & Practice Cian O'Neill 2 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
LANG6014 An Ghaeilge Cian O'Neill 4 5
MGMT8025 Enterprise for ECEC Cian O'Neill 5 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5