Montessori Teacher Trainingbr Native Spanish Speaking ability for Spanish Immersion Child Care Classroombr br American Montessori Society AMS Primary Montessori teaching credential at Montessori Institute New England MINE extensive coursework 540 practicum hoursbr o Course I Montessori Independent StudyA series of lessons based on readings from assigned Montessori and Child Development texts. This course prepares the learner for the Academic Workshop By inviting all participants to study the foundational materials for the Course prior to entry.br o Course II Academic Workshop The Academic Workshop includes lectures, presentation of the Montessori Materials, Supervised Practice, Presentation of Classroom Management and Observation Techniques, Overview of School Leadership and Administration, Discussion of Album Requirements, Action Research and Curriculum Development.br o Course III Child Development Coursework includes Theories of development, stages of development, areas of development physical, cognitive, emotional, social; attachment theory, current research on brain development and special education.br o Course IV Montessori Principles Philosophy Coursework includes History of Dr. Montessoris Life and Work, philosophy specific to the Montessori Method and Movement, role of the teacher directress, pedagogy, prepared environment, didactic materials.br o Course V Observation Coursework includes Lecture and documented observation in the field of a minimum of 9 different Montessori programs.br o Course VI Practical Life Coursework includes Care of Person, Care of Environment, Grace and Courtesy, and Control of Movementbr o Course VII Sensorial Coursework includes Visual, Tactile, Auditory, Olfactory, Gustatory, and Stereognostic Workbr o Course VIII Language Coursework includes Development of Speech, Prewriting and Prereading Mechanics, The Function of Words, Grammar, Reading and Writing Programs, and Assessment Toolsbr o Course IX Mathematics Coursework includes Introduction to Number, The Four Operations in the Decimal System, Passage to Abstraction, Fractions and Higher Mathbr o Course X Cultural Subjects Coursework includes History, Geography, Zoology, Botany, Ecology, Simple Machines, Astronomy, Geology, Social Studies, Art, Music and Movement.br o Course XI Classroom LeadershipManagementParent EducationSchool Administration Coursework includes Professionalism, ethical behavior, introspection, classroom management, environmental design, community resource and referral, administrative issues, parental involvement and education, child rearing practices, financial and budgetary issues, childcare policy and legislation, health and safety in childcare.br o Course XII Action Research Thesis Project Development of action research on an area of interest or toward the enhancement of direct practice in the Montessori classroom.br o Course XIII Practicum The Practicum consists of a fulltime classroom experience of at least 540 hours over a ninemonth period in a Montessori early childhood setting that provides the Intern with supervisory support in the classroom and periodic observation and evaluation. The purpose of the internship is to provide the student with the opportunity for gradual, personal and practical experience as a Montessori Teacher.br o Course XIV Evaluation Final review and examinations are a requirement of the MINE Teacher Education Courses. During Course IV, students complete their examinations and present their final projects. Upon successful completion, students are awarded an American Montessori Society AMS Early Childhood Credential or an American Montessori Society AMS Associate Early Childhood Credential.
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