Fall 2024 Trine Course Catalog

EDU 2113 Montessori E-I Cultural Geography Curriculum

This course is an introduction to the hands-on materials and methodology for lower elementary traditional and Montessori classrooms, specifically focused on coverage of integrated cultural curriculum, including introductory work in history; human, physical, and political geography; biology; and physical science. The course addresses content topics of human geography and world cultures, human habitation, migration, and the interface between humans, their environments, and the idea of dwelling. Emphasis is on the methods, materials, and philosophical underpinnings of the cultural subjects through a holistic and integrated approach. This course takes place in a clinical lab and hands-on practice with materials is required. Prerequisites: EDU 1100/EDU 1103 & EDU 1110/EDU 1113

Credits

3

Lab Hours

0

Lecture Hours

3

Cross Listed Courses

EDU 2110