Module Details

Module Code: EDUC7008
Title: Montessori Theory 6-9 years
Long Title: Montessori Theory 6-9 years
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2018/19 ( September 2018 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 1420 - Education Studies
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module aims to develop in the student an in-depth knowledge and understanding of Montessori theory and principles related to the education of children 6-9 years. Students will explore Dr. Montessori's approach to education in relation to the 6-9 year old child.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Discuss the Montessori approach to educating children aged 6-9 years.
LO2 Apply the Montessori approach to the education of children aged 6-9 years.
LO3 Critically analyse the planes of development as outlined by Dr. Montessori.
LO4 Apply research educational taxonomy to practice in Montessori Education settings.
LO5 Appraise a variety of classroom management techniques to use in classrooms for children aged 6-9 years.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).

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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Montessori approach to education for 6-9 year olds.
Teacher as a facilitator, concept of freedom, the importance of the prepared environment, wider horizons, cosmic education, development of imagination, planes of development, needs and characteristics of the child from 6-9 years of age.
Research educational taxonomy.
Bloom's and Solo's Taxonomies and their application.
Classroom management techniques in the 6-9 year old's classroom
Examine a variety of classroom management techniques such as positive discipline, reward systems, class organisation, punishment, freedom and discipline.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Philosophy of Montessori Education.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 4,5
Assessment Description
Project on elements of classroom management and planning.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class Based Lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent and Directed Learning Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class Based Lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent and Directed Learning Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Montessori, M.. (1997), To Educate the Human Potential, ABC Clio Press, Oxford, England, [ISBN: 1851090940].
  • Maria Montessori,. (2003), From Childhood to Adolescence, ABC Clio Press, Oxford, [ISBN: 978-1851091850].
  • Montessori M. (2010), The Advanced Montessori Method 1, ABC Clio Press, Oxford, [ISBN: 978-1142386139].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Duffy, M. and Duffy, D.. (2002), Children of the universe, Parent Child Press, Hollidaysburg, PA, [ISBN: 978-0939195312].
  • John B. Biggs, Kevin F. Collis. (1982), Evaluating the quality of learning, Academic Press, New York, [ISBN: 978-0120975525].
  • Bloom B. (1984), Taxonomy of educational objectives, Longman, New York, [ISBN: 978-0582280106].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HMONT_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Montessori Education 5 Mandatory