EDUC 350: EQUITY IN EDUCATION-SOCIAL, AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES/CULTURAL SUBJECTS SYLLABUS
Course Number: EDUC 350, 3 units
Component Hours: 45 contact hours, 20+ hours Independent Study and Practice
Instructor: Sara Nelson, M.Ed. / Danielle Louie / Dr. Norman Lorenz
EDUC 370: PRACTICUM / STUDENT TEACHING SYLLABUS
Course Number: EDUC 370, 10 units (Fall Terms 1 & 2 and Spring Terms 1 & 2)
Component Hours: 700 classroom student teaching hours (540 Direct contact with children),
100+ hours additional learning in material making/assignments
Instructor: Sara Nelson and Danielle Louie and Dr. Norman Lorenz
EDUC 360: CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT AND SCHOOL LEADERSHIP SYLLABUS -
Preparation / Curriculum / Files / Parent
Course Number: EDUC 360, 3 units
Component Hours: 54 contact hours
Instructor: Sara Nelson, M.Ed. / Danielle Louie / Dr. Norman Lorenz
In Montessori education, classroom management and leadership focus on creating a self-directed learning environment that fosters independence, respect, and a love for learning. This approach differs significantly from traditional classroom management strategies by emphasizing a child-led approach, minimizing rules, and focusing on internal development rather than external control. Instead of a "classroom management" mindset, Montessori classrooms prioritize "classroom leadership," where the teacher guides and supports children's learning and growth through modeling, dialogue, and creating a prepared environment.
- Teacher: Norman Lorenz