Academic Program Proposal

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Loyola University
Proposal
Master of Education (M.Ed)Montessori Education to include an AoC in Birth To Three4/4/2024Recommended4/8/2024
Montessori Education to include an AoC in Birth To Three Program Description
The proposed new Montessori Education M.Ed. Area of Concentration in Birth to Three concentration is designed to address contemporary pedagogical requirements. The <br>concentration aims to cater to the evolving needs of the workforce in the Montessori sector. The concentration focusses on the pedagogical and developmental psychology of children aged birth to three years. By developing this concentration, the program seeks to continuously equip professionals to effectively engage with children, families, and communities, fostering meaningful educational transformation. The concentration’s <br>updated curriculum with core values of the Montessori approach, emphasizes Diverse Voices, Inclusive Practices, and Educational Change.