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The Montessori Education Primary Training Course for teaching ages 3 to 6 is accredited by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI). It is offered in an academic year format at Washington Montessori Institute at Loyola College in Maryland at the Graduate Center in Columbia, MD.

Course of Study: The Montessori primary program of studies presents theory and use of materials for development, all of which are arranged in a carefully prepared environment. The materials for development include activities for practical life, refinement of the senses, language and mathematics. Geography, history, physical science, and life science are presented to the child through various language and manipulative activities. Movement, music and art form part of the day-to-day activities.

In particular, practical life activities enhance the development of control and movement, sequencing and concentration through inviting and purposeful work. Sensorial materials enable the child to order, classify and describe sense experiences such as dimension, color, texture, sound and sight. Language includes oral language development, written expression, reading, elements of grammar, and literature. Mathematics makes use of manipulative materials to help the child gain and understanding of the concepts of number, symbol, sequence, operations, and memorization of basic facts. Music and art are vehicles for self-expression as well as areas around which to build appreciation for other modes of communication. The program for the teacher presents key points for bringing these materials for development to the primary child. In addition, skill for guiding a group of children at this stage of development is covered theoretically and practically through observation and practice teaching in Montessori classrooms.

ED600 - Foundations of Educational Research
Various approaches to research in education are examined, including the historical method, the survey, case study, the experimental method, and philosophical inquiry. The student is encouraged to develop a basis for evaluating and understanding research in the field, and to familiarize himself/herself with the literature in his/her chosen field. (3 cr.)

RS769 - Teaching Students with Special Needs
Strategies and materials for teaching exceptional students in regular classrooms. Emphasis on recognizing learning and behavioral characteristics, and on meeting those challenges in the mainstream of the school. (3 cr.)

ED625 - Advanced Studies in Education
Individual projects geared to specific interests of students. Requirements related to each independent study will be approved on an individual basis. Students demonstrate their knowledge and findings by submitting two research papers discussing the selected areas. (3 cr.)

MO628 - Practicum
By working along with a qualified Montessori teacher in a children's group, the student may practice in slow-motion the various tasks which a Montessori teacher does. Student-teachers may discern which facets of their personalities are appealing to young children and which are antagonistic to this stage of development. (6 cr.)

MO630 - Human Relations and Self Awareness Among Young Child
To show by demonstration and lecture a group of activities known in Montessori education as the practical life exercises. These exercises are designed to enable independent functioning, social grace, and self esteem among children of three to six years of age. Content includes development of coordinated movement, health, safety, in both indoor and outdoor environments and play (spontaneous, free choice of activities.) (3 cr.)

MO631 - Language Arts/Reading Curriculum and Instruction
To provide information about the development of spoken and written language in the areas of daily life, story telling, composition, literature, geography, history, biology, science, music, art, as well as the functional aspects of grammar, syntax and reading analysis. (3 cr.)

MO632 - Mathematics and Science Curriculum and Instruction
To show by demonstration and lecture the exercises of mathematics and science which give sensorial foundations for counting, arithmetic, geometry, algebra, and fractions of whole numbers, as well as for biological and physical science experiences appropriate for young children. (3 cr.)

MO633 - Creative Activities (Music, Art, Movement and Drama)
To focus on developing potentialities as the basis for designing learning experiences in art, music, movement, drama, and literature. Students will research design, and demonstrate appropriate materials and activities in each of these areas. (3 cr.)

MO634 - Foundations of the Montessori Method
To give a survey of the development of the young child in accordance with the psychology of Maria Montessori and the philosophy of the Montessori method. Particular emphasis is given to children three to six years old. (3 cr.)

MO635 - Perceptual-Motor Development
To show by demonstration and lecture a group of activities known in Montessori education as exercises for the education of the senses that are designed to lead the child to an intelligent and imaginative exploration of the world. Content includes identification of a child's process of classifying his world, problem solving, and critical thinking. (3 cr.)

MO636 - Teaching Strategies and Social Development
To research teacher-learner interaction, analyze planning techniques and learning environments, general classroom management, and inter-personal relationships. (3 cr.)

Oral Comprehensive Examinations are required at the conclusion of the Montessori (MO) course sequence.