Diploma in Montessori Method of Education
(2½ - 6 yrs) Part-Time
This is a part-time Montessori teacher training course. It is suitable for students wishing to work with or to teach children from 0 to 6 years of age. The Diploma is awarded by Modern Montessori International, London.
Entry Qualifications
Students qualifying must have equivalent of 3 GCE "O" Level credits (including English).
Aims
The course aims to develop in students a high level of professional competence as teachers of the Montessori Method of Education to children from 0 to 6 years of age. It will give students:
- A deep grounding in the Montessori Principle and Philosophy
- Basic understanding of child psychology
- An appreciation and understanding of the teaching aids developed by Dr. Montessori
- A knowledge of the Montessori environment and the role of a Montessori directress/director
- Knowledge of the Montessori curriculum
Course Structure
- DMT 101: Montessori Principal and Philosophy
- DMT 102: Child Development: The Early Years, Childcare, Health & Nutrition
- DMT 103: Curriculum: Mathematics, Language, Science, Art & Music
- DMT 104: Montessori Exercises of Practical Life
- DMT 105: Sensorial Education
- DMT 106: Language, Phonics & Grammer
- DMT 107: Mathematics
- DMT 108: Cultural Subjects: Geography, Botany, Zoology, History
- DMT 109: Teaching Practice* (optional)
Optional Teaching Practice
This is a part-time Montessori teacher training course. It is suitable for students wishing to work with or to teach children from 0 to 6 years of age. The Diploma is awarded by Modern Montessori International, London.
Awards
- Diploma
In order to obtain the Diploma, part-time students have to:
- attend lectures regularly
- complete and pass written assignments
- pass written and practical examinations