Academic Program Proposal

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Loyola University
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Master of Education (M.Ed.) Montessori to include an AoC in Elementary4/4/2024Recommended4/17/2024
Montessori to include an AoC in Elementary Program Description
The proposed new Montessori Education M.Ed. Area of concentration in Elementary is designed to address contemporary pedagogical requirements. The 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 six through twelve years of age. By developing this concentration, the program seeks to continuously equip elementary school professionals to effectively engage with children, families, and <br>communities, fostering meaningful educational transformation. professionals to effectively engage with children, families, and communities, fostering meaningful educational transformation. The concentration’s updated curriculum with core values of <br>the Montessori approach, emphasizes Diverse Voices, Inclusive Practices, and Educational Change.