Montessori Philosophy/Edu Theory (GRMON520)

Term: 2010-2011 Fall Term

Faculty

Kate BrittShow MyInfo popup for Kate Britt

Email address is hidden, click here to email

Janet ColaianniShow MyInfo popup for Janet Colaianni

Email address is hidden, click here to email

Description

This course describes the educational philosophical school of thought that influenced Maria Montessori. A second trend, emanating from science and the scientific method, forms a comparative study of her predecessors in the fields of child development, medicine, anthropology and pedagogy. Background relates the pedagogical principles of the Montessori method to today?s educational philosophies and methods.