2½-6课程 EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM

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成人学员将检视历史和当代教育理论,以了解每一种教育理论对当前幼儿实践的影响。成人学员将深入研究玛利亚•蒙特梭利博士的教育哲学。

The adult learner will examine historical and contemporary educational theories as to the influence that each has had on current Early Childhood practices.  The adult learner will take part in an in-depth investigation of the educational philosophy developed by Dr. Maria Montessori. 

通过依次示范教具和强调发展中儿童的内在需求,来强调准备好的环境的重要性。并通过不断精炼运动控制经验来促进儿童的全面发展。

This course will provide adult learners with knowledge and understanding of the theories of Child Development and how they relate to early childhood education and Montessori education, in particular.  Adult learners will explore the classic and current theories of Child Development and the current research in the area.

通过感官课程的具体材料对理论原则进行探索。培养理论认识和实践技能,以计划和实施一系列感官活动,以唤醒、发展和完善感官、促进认知发展，为儿童智力研究奠定基础。

The theoretical principles will be explored through the concrete materials of the sensorial curriculum.  Developing the theoretical understanding and the practical skills to plan and implement a range of sensorial activities that serve to awaken, develop and refine the senses, to facilitate cognitive development, and lay the foundation for the child's intellectual studies.

本课程建立在日常生活与感官课程中所介绍的理论原理的基础上,并扩展了综合数学课程的知识。教具将按照概念的顺序呈现， 从具体层面逐步过渡到抽象层面，从而满足儿童的发展需求。

This course builds on the theoretical principles introduced in Practical Life and Sensorial and expands the knowledge of integrated mathematics curriculum.  The didactic materials used for the sequential presentation of concepts are examined, beginning at a concrete level progressing to the abstract to meet the developmental needs of the child.

本课程建立在日常生活与感官课程中所介绍的理论原理的基础上,并扩展了语言习得的知识。

This course builds on the theoretical principles introduced in the previous curriculum of Practical Life and Sensorial and expands the knowledge of language acquisition.

本课程将向成人学员提供儿童发展理论的知识和理解,尤其是这些理论如何与幼儿教育和蒙特梭利教育相关联。成人学员将探索经典的和当前的儿童发展理论以及当前在该领域的研究。

This course will provide adult learners with knowledge and understanding of the theories of Child Development and how they relate to early childhood education and Montessori education, in particular.  Adult learners will explore the classic and current theories of Child Development and the current research in the area.

这门观察课由两部分组成。第一部分是讲座时间,第二部分为学校观察。学校观察将为成人学员提供参访各种蒙特梭利环境的机会。面授课时间将强调在准备好的环境中进行观察的重要性,以及观察在蒙特梭利教室中所起的作用。

This observation course is made up of two parts. The first part is comprised of lecture hours followed by school observations.  The school observations will provide the adult learner with an opportunity to visit a variety of Montessori environments.  The lecture hours will emphasize the importance of observation in the prepared environment and the role that it plays in the Montessori classroom.

着重于提高理论理解，发展实践技能，规划实施涵盖社会学科（地理和历史）课程领域的各种活动。我们世界的文化方面以及促进整个儿童发展的人文价值观教育。

Developing the theoretical understanding and the practical skill to plan and implement a range of activities covering the social studies (geography and history) curriculum area; cultural aspects of our world; and education in human values that foster the development of the whole child.

探究组成高质量课程的元素，满足发展中儿童需求,加深对理论的理解,加强实践技能。着重于协助儿童探索和理解自然世界,鼓励老师把大自然带入课堂。

An investigation of the elements that are integral to a quality program designed to help children explore and understand the natural world and encourages teachers to bring nature into the classroom.

将对学校环境与儿童家庭生活之间的关系展开探究,强调家庭与学校之间积极的支持关系的重要性。并讨论社区资源在家庭与学校支持关系中的作用。

The relationship between the school environment and the child's home life will be examined with the emphasis on the importance of a positive supportive relationship between home and school.  The role of community resources in the supportive relationship between family and school will be discussed.

本课程将着重于课堂环境的日常运作,探讨维持儿童有效学习环境的要素。探索观察、指导和记录幼儿发展的方法。 

This course will focus on the day to day running of the classroom environment addressing the elements that maintain an effective learning environment for the children. Methods for observing, guiding and recording the development of the young child will be explored.

探究组成高质量课程的元素，满足发展中儿童需求,加深对理论的理解,加强实践技能。

An investigation of the elements that are integral to a quality program designed to meet the needs of a developing young child, developing the theoretical understanding and the practical skills.

这门课程帮助成人学员检视儿童的交流方式,指导他们识别儿童的需要,以及如何引导他们的需要得到满足。本课程中将采用互动性的活动、讨论和参与。

This course allows the adult learners to examine the children’s ways of communication and guides them to identify their needs and guide their needs to be met. The interactive activity, discussion and participation will be expected during this course.

本课程为理解在环境中表现出困难的儿童的的特性行为,表现及互动提供了指导方针。

This course provides the guidelines to understand the characteristic behavior, performance and interactions of Children showing difficulties to cope with the environment. 

在线会议为学员提供了与同学和讲师交流的机会。通过思考和提问来进行互动。在整个实习阶段,学员们创建了共同的学习社区,这种灵活的学习方式有益于自信心的提高。

The online conference will provide the adult learners opportunities to connect with colleagues and instructors.  They may bring questions and reflections, and interact with the cohort group. It will assist them to build confidence as they create the community as a whole during the practicum phase. 

本课程旨在帮助成人学员学习如何发展学校,为治理学校应该编制什么样的规章制度,如何制定学校政策以及如何管理整个系统。这个概览课程有助于成人学员了解学校行政管理。

This course is designed for the adult learners to learn how to develop the school, what kind of regulations to compile for the government, how to develop the school policy and how to manage the entire system. This overview course assists the adult learners to learn about the administrative aspect of school management.

为期一年,包括研究一个由学员选择的文化群体。为学员提供探索、计划、发展、实施、评价一个学习单元的体验。,这个学习单元将能丰富环境,激发孩子们对研究地球上其他人的生活方式的兴趣。

A year-long project consisting of research of a culture group of the student's choice is required.  It should provide the student with experience to explore, plan, develop, implement and evaluate a unit of study that will enrich the environment and spark an interest in children to study how other people live on our planet. 

随着他们对理论和实际应用的认识和理解的不断提高,学生将有机会发展担任蒙特梭利主教的相关技能。在一年中,学生将在课堂环境中扮演更积极的角色,承担责任包括:观察、课程规划,授课演示、儿童发展的监控和记录以及课堂管理技能。

Students will have the opportunity to develop their skills as a Montessori lead teacher as her/his knowledge and understanding of the theory and practical applications expand.  Students will, over the year, be taking on a more active role within the classroom environment taking on responsibilities that will include observation; curriculum planning; presentations; monitoring and recording of children's development; and classroom management skills.