This free online course teaches all the fundamental Montessori approaches and models used in early childhood education. This course will provide a historical overview and a thorough understanding of various theories of early childhood education. We will then analyze curriculum frameworks and the work of famous figures in the field. In addition, we will look at the foundations of children's social, emotional and language development. We will then examine critical attachment theories and various concepts related to children's emotional development.
| College | Alison |
| Course ID | 187727 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 4-5 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To • Summarize various theories and approaches to early childhood education • Describe the history of early childhood education models and approaches • Explain how to choose the right curriculum for early childhood education • Outline five basic principles of the Montessori method for early childhood education • Discuss the importance of practical life skills and selfcare activities in child education • Explain the role of language materials and activities in children's language development • Summarize the vision of Waldorf schools and the applications of Waldorf preschool education • Discuss the concept of anthroposophy, nurturing imagination and children-centeredness • Explain the role of families and preschool institutions in socialization • Outline the impact of positive and negative emotions on a child's psychological health • Discuss critical attachment theories related to the emotional development of children |
| Course Code | 5008 |

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