The syllabus for Early Childhood Montessori Diploma:
The syllabus comprises theoretical subjects and curriculum subjects.
Montessori Curriculum subjects:
Practical Life Exercises
Trainers: Abraham Ogunkanmbi & Bukola Alarape The practical life
Sensorial Education
Trainer: Oluwatoyin Awofeso Sensorial materials help the child to
Literacy Skills (Language)
Trainers: Abraham Ogunkanmbi & Ifeoma Badejo Language materials consist,
Mathematics
Trainer: Abraham Ogunkanmbi The Montessori materials in Pre-school are
Cultural Subjects
Trainer: Mr Kayode Uwagboe & Abraham Ogunkanmbi Maria Montessori
Art and Craft
In the Arts course, there will be an overview
Music and Movement
Music will cover presentation of rhythmic skills, singing, recognizing
Drama
The Drama aspect of the course will prepare candidates
Theoretical subjects:
Montessori Leadership
This component will expose candidates to environmental design, scheduling
Montessori Philosophy
In this course, the biography of Maria Montessori- a
Child development
Theories of development and their relationship to Montessori’s developmental
Observation and assessment
This course will include lecture and documented observation practice.
Contemporary issues, including equal opportunities
This component focuses on promotion of equality, diversity and
Child care, Health and Nutrition
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Child protection
Adult learners will understand that Child protection (sometimes “child
Special needs
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Peace Education
Montessori’s emphasis on the child as the key to