Version 1, 2, and 3: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: carry out developmentally appropriate activities in an actual classroom setting based on the concepts, philosophy, and approach presented in the lecture; write and implement appropriate lesson plans for each curriculum area; develop practical classroom skills that integrate the philosophy, materials, and methods of the Montessori approach; track the developmental growth of a particular child; discuss and use observation tools for tracking various aspects of a child's development; recognize the importance of cooperation and planning in classroom management through the use of forms and checklists; practice time management in meeting responsibilities of the classroom and other responsibilities of the Early Childhood center; build confidence in oneself and experience success in the classroom or other roles of the Early Childhood program; and use evaluations and correction action plans to improve performance.