Academic Program Proposal

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Loyola
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Master of Education (M.E.d.)Montessori Education to include an AoC in Early Childhood4/4/2024Recommended4/8/2024
Montessori Education to include an AoC in Early Childhood Program Description
The proposed new Montessori Education M.Ed. area of concentration in Early Childhood is designed to address contemporary pedagogical requirements and 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 three through six years of age. By developing this concentration, the program seeks to continuously equip early childhood professionals to effectively engage with children, families, and communities, fostering meaningful educational transformation.