By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the historical context of early childhood education (ECE)
• Discuss Dr Maria Montessori's contributions to ECE and their impacts
• Indicate the theories of childhood development
• List the observational approaches of Dr Montessori on child development
• Explain the eight principles of Montessori teaching presented by Dr Montessori
• State the notable points of Montessori teaching and the neuroscience of ECE
• Describe the practical life activities in Montessori
• State the benefits and impacts of maths and science on the development of children
• Discuss if technology is necessary for Montessori schools and the impacts of using computers in a Montessori setting
• Explain the need for arts and crafts for children and its impact
• Outline the benefits of phonetic teaching to children
• Define the ways of teaching children to detect sounds and write

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the importance of understanding children's psychology
• Discuss the five essential areas of the children's psychological development in detail
• Analyze the essential milestones in a child's psychological development
• Describe the four critical aspects of a child's psychological development
• Outline the two primary theories regarding personality development
• Classify various significant psychological disorders in children according to their symptoms
• Contrast the different approaches of interacting with children with psychological disorders
• Classify the behavioural therapies for specific psychological disorders
• Define the importance of understanding child psychology for teachers
• Indicate the psychological approaches to be taken by teachers
• Classify different styles of learning categories among the children
• Outline expected traits along with activities to enhance the psychosocial development of children

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define the linguistics of sign language
• Analyze the relationship of sign languages with spoken languages
• Explain the development and iconicity of sign languages 
• Describe various modes of interpretation of sign languages
• Classify various forms of languages that resemble natural sign languages
• Discuss the origins and the geographical distribution of ASL
• Indicate various forms of variations in ASL sign production
• Evaluate the problems for the children with ASD in the acquisition of sign languages

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Classify various pediatric age groups
• Compare adult medicine with pediatric medicine
• Recognise the method of performing CPR on children
• Outline the three important causes of pediatric emergencies
• Explain the hazards of fall injuries
• Indicate the need for trauma care for cut and puncture wounds
• Evaluate the need of seeking help in case of animal bites
• Discuss the causes of choking in children
• Analyse the method of rescuing a choking child
• Paraphrase the method of responding to an asthma emergency
• Identify the common and dangerous symptoms of food poisoning
• Recall the method of responding to electric injuries in children

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Establish the importance of Montessori practical life materials
• Analyse the various uses of different Montessori practical life materials
• Discuss the two important steps of presenting the Montessori materials to children
• Identify different activities associated with practical life Montessori materials
• Explain the way these Montessori materials work
• Outline the importance of teaching the concept of environmental protection to the Montessori children
• Summarise necessary tips to teach the concept of self-care to the children

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Analyse the importance of teaching via sensorial materials in the Montessori method of teaching
• Indicate the benefits of using sensorial materials in the Montessori method of teaching
• Discuss the five sensory periods in a child's development
• Outline the important sensorial materials used in a Montessori classroom
• Recognise how children form abstract thoughts using concrete objects
• Evaluate the methods of preparing sensory bins in different ways
• Explain different activities that allow children to enhance their touch and tactile sensations
• Paraphrase the activities for enhancing memory, concentration and the sense of position and locating sounds
• Compute principles of Montessori teaching dealing with sensorial materials
• Describe the steps of sensorial activities involving colours

After completing this course, you will be able  to:

• Analyze the importance of mathematical learning for Montessori children
• Discuss the relation between Montessori math and taking the sensorial approach
• Define the role of math activities in children's development
• Explain the concepts of numerals from 0-100 using different activities and Montessori materials
• Recall the steps of the 'Three-Steps Lesson' to introduce numerals to children
• Outline the steps for activities used to introduce the four basic arithmetical operations to children

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Analyse the importance of introducing children early to writing and reading
• Evaluate the sensory period and mechanisms for writing and reading
• Indicate the mechanical and non-phonetic writing requirements of children
• Define the role of practical life and sensorial materials in the development of writing and reading skills
• Recognise the role of adults and families in creating a perfect reading environment
• Recall the tips to build better reading habits
• Arrange the phases of development of reading comprehension