Transform Adult Care with Montessori Principles

Best for individuals who are: -

• Seeking to review Montessori philosophy & practice
• Family caregiver
• Working in Montessori adult care environments and seeking greater knowledge about the Montessori approach
• In a position to only audit the diploma course without doing assignments or practicum.

Best for individuals who are: -

• Family Caregivers
• Holding a current nationally recognised vocational credential in the adult care sector or working towards a credential through an accredited tertiary institution
• Seeking to work in Montessori adult care environments as either a general care worker, specialist allied or medical health professional, family caregiver
• In a position to attend online sessions

Qualification - Certificate of Completion

Qualification - Diploma of Completion

Montessori Australia Endorsed

Montessori Australia Endorsed

This course develops an understanding of Montessori philosophy and practice, for new caregivers working in established adult care environments and for those who are looking to discover deeper information about the Montessori approach to adult care or who are looking for a refresher course in Montessori adult care.

This course develops a deeper understanding of Montessori philosophy and practice and supports the skill development of adults new to working with the Montessori approach in adult care environments.

Age: 18+years

Complete within 6 months

Online-only asynchronous delivery

Average academic workload approximately 3hrs self-paced per week includes

• Virtual lectures
• Interactive activities
• Readings
• Optional attendance at live-virtual tutorials when offered

Age: 18+years

Complete within 6 – 12 months

Online-only asynchronous & synchronous delivery

Average workload 3-5hrs self-paced per week, includes

Academic component

• Virtual lectures
• Interactive activities
• Readings
• Live-virtual tutorials
• Practical assignments & activities contributing to the development of a Course Portfolio and Professional Reflective Journal

Self-directed practicum

The practicum includes the following, self-monitored:-

• caregiving practise
• observation activities
• interaction between adult learners and Montessori support materials
• interaction between adult learners and adults
• integration of knowledge with practise
• preparation and care of the environment
• communications
• demonstration of skills

Adult learners will complete and submit a reflection activity based upon their practicum experiences to include in their professional Reflective Journal.

Assessment tasks completed throughout the course

*Recognition of prior learning (RPL) will be applied

Key Course Segments:

1. Introduction to the Montessori Approach to Adult Care: -

• Introduction to the Core Principles of the Montessori Person-Centred Approach to Adult Care
• Dr Montessori's Work & Foundational Insights
• 'The Baby & the Butterfly': Understanding the Stages of Development from Birth to Adulthood
• Montessori Method Beyond Childhood

2. Understanding the Unique Needs of the Target Population with a Montessori Perspective: -

• Traumatic brain Injury
• Physical Disabilities
• Dementia
• Ageing
• Montessori Person-Centred approach

3. The Prepared Caregiver in Montessori Adult Care Environments: -

• The Prepared Caregiver in Montessori Adult Care Environments
• The Role of the Caregiver in Connection and Communication
• The Role of the Caregiver in Observation and Assessment

4. Creating a Montessori Prepared Environment for Adult Care: -

• Principles of a Prepared Environment
• Structure and Order in the Prepared Environment
• Beauty and Atmosphere in the Prepared Environment
• Means of Development in the Prepared Environment
• Environmental Assessments and Modifications

5. Montessori Activities and Materials for Adult care: -

• Introduction to Montessori Activities
• Five Key Areas in the Adult Care Environment
• Practical Life Exercises
• Sensorial Activities
• Cognitive Skills: Language & Mathematics
• Cultural Activities

Key Course Segments:

Prelude: Getting Started:

• Welcome to AMTI message
• Navigating the LMS
• Adult Learner Handbook and Agreement form
• First reflective journal task

1. Introduction to the Montessori Approach to Adult Care: -

• Introduction to the Core Principles of the Montessori Person-Centred Approach to Adult care
• Dr Montessori's Work & Foundational Insights
• 'The Baby & the Butterfly': Understanding the Stages of Development from Birth to Adulthood
• Montessori Method Beyond Childhood

2. Understanding the Unique Needs of the Target Population with a Montessori Perspective: -

• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Physical Disabilities
• Dementia
• Ageing
• Montessori Person-Centred approach

3. The Prepared Caregiver in Montessori Adult Care Environments: -

• The Prepared Caregiver in Montessori Adult Care Environments
• The Role of the Caregiver in Connection and Communication
• The Role of the Caregiver in Observation and Assessment

4. Creating a Montessori Prepared Environment for Adult Care: -

• Principles of a Prepared Environment
• Structure and Order in the Prepared Environment
• Beauty and Atmosphere in the Prepared Environment
• Means of Development in the Prepared Environment
• Environmental Assessments and Modifications

5. Montessori Activities and Materials for Adult Care: -

• Introduction to Montessori Activities
• Five Key Areas in the Adult Care Environment
• Practical Life Exercises
• Sensorial Activities
• Cognitive Skills: Language & Mathematics
• Cultural Activities

6. Concurrent in-service practicum & self-reflection: -

Completely self-directed with self-reflection assignment to be submitted

$429 AUD inc GST

Certificate of Completion

Onsite in-person consultation, if possible, may be arranged (additional cost applies)

$726 AUD inc GST

Diploma of Completion