The goal of this course is to teach effective interventions that promote a peaceful and encouraging classroom atmosphere. Preparation of the environment, scheduling & curriculum planning, lesson strategies, evaluation of children & techniques for discipline, communication & problem solving, scheduling for the staff, an introduction to administrative issues, including financial, budgetary fee factors, funding and proposal writing, personnel matters, legislation, and standards; identification of criteria for defining Montessori childcare; historical foundations rooted in Montessori; human needs and requirements (children, families, and staff) specific to all‐day care.
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