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AMTI Online Diploma with MACTE Accreditation in Montessori Infant Toddler Studies

(assignments and practicum required)

Learning Outcomes

What You'll Learn

✓Montessori philosophy, history and the foundational principles of the approach
✓Child development from birth to 3 years, including brain, movement, language and emotional development
✓Design and management of Nido and Infant Toddler environments
✓Aids to development from 0 to 36 months, including materials, movement and language
✓Practical Life, Grace and Courtesy, and Care of the Environment in the Infant Toddler setting
✓Psychology of parenting and the Montessori approach to family and community
✓Observation as a Montessori practice and the C.O.R.E. process
✓Program leadership, positive discipline and planning for inclusion and diversity

About This Course

Course Overview

The Diploma in Montessori Infant Toddler Studies is for those who already have or are working towards gaining a Certificate III or above in Early Childhood and would like to gain a worldwide recognised MACTE Accreditation.

Requirements

  • !Currently holding or working towards a Certificate III or above in Early Childhood
  • !Assignments are required for completion of this course
  • ✓Blended 200 Academic Hours (120 Hours Online Self-Paced + 80 Hours In-Person)
  • ✓90 Minutes Online Mentoring Each Month
  • !Requires Practicum Hours at a Recognised Montessori Service
  • !Access to a computer or tablet with a stable internet connection

Course Structure

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Philosophy▼
  • Dr Maria Montessori, Her Life and Work
  • Overview of the Montessori Approach: Adult, Child and Environment
  • Foundational Principles
  • Human Tendencies
  • The Absorbent Mind
  • Sensitive Periods
  • Planes of Development
  • The Prepared Adult
  • The Prepared Environment
Module 2: Child Development▼
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Obstetrics, Pregnancy, Birth and the Symbiotic Period
  • Nutrition
  • Hygiene
  • Child Development Theories
  • Neuromyths of Development
  • Foundations of Personality Development
  • Brain Development
  • Movement Development
  • Language Development
  • Cognitive Development
  • Social and Emotional Development
  • Attachment
  • Developmental Crises: Birth, Weaning and Toileting
  • Role of the Adult to Aid Development
Module 3: Environmental Design▼
  • The Environment in General
  • Infant and Toddler Communities
  • People in the Environment
  • Space: 2 to 16 Months
  • Space: 16 to 36 Months
  • Objects, Furniture and Equipment
  • Psychosensory-Motor Development
  • Aids to Development: 0 to 5 Months
  • Aids to Development: 5 to 18 Months
  • Aids to Development: 18 to 36 Months
  • Development of Equilibrium: 5 to 36 Months
  • Language Materials
  • The Three-Period Lesson
  • Stereognostic Sense
  • Art
  • Music
  • Food
  • Practical Life
  • Care of the Person
  • Care of the Environment
  • Moving Furniture
  • Food Preparation
  • Grace and Courtesy
  • Trainer-Supervised Practice
Module 4: Child, Family and Community▼
  • Psychology of Parenting
  • The Montessori Parent
  • Parenting Babies and Toddlers
  • Baby-Led Weaning
  • Sleep Strategies
  • Toileting the Montessori Way
  • Setting Limits and Establishing Routines
  • The Montessori Home Environment: Birth to 5 Months
  • The Montessori Home Environment: 5 to 12 Months
  • The Montessori Home Environment: 12 to 36 Months
  • Aids and Hindrances to Development
  • Community and Professional Resources
  • Teacher-Parent Conferencing
  • Parent Involvement
Module 5: Observation▼
  • Observation as the Montessori Method
  • Preparing to Observe
  • The C.O.R.E. Process
  • Practice: Building the Habit of Observation
  • Classroom Observations
  • Observing in Home and Other Settings
  • Record Keeping
  • Practicum Observation
Module 6: Program Leadership▼
  • General Needs of a Montessori Classroom
  • Prepared Environment Set-Up and Clean-Up Procedures
  • Cycle of Planning
  • Staffing Schedules
  • Children's Routine Schedules
  • Authentic Assessment
  • Positive Discipline
  • Communication and Problem-Solving Strategies
  • Planning for Children with Differences
  • Multicultural Education and Diversity
Module 7: Early Childhood Overview▼
  • Montessori Philosophy and the 3–6 Perspective on Environment
  • Practical Life Materials
  • Sensorial Materials
  • Language Materials
  • Mathematics Materials
  • Cultural Materials
Module 8: Practicum▼

Academic Hour Breakdown (MACTE)

  • Montessori Philosophy — 12 hrs in-person, 12 hrs online
  • Child Development — 16 hrs in-person, 20 hrs online
  • Environmental Design — 52 hrs in-person, 48 hrs online
  • Child, Family & Community — 6 hrs in-person, 18 hrs online
  • Observation — 6 hrs in-person, 6 hrs online
  • Program Leadership — 4 hrs in-person, 6 hrs online
  • Early Childhood Overview — 10 hrs online only
  • Total in-person: 96 hrs · Total online: 110 hrs
  • Practicum observation: 200 hrs
  • Practicum

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This Course Includes

  • ✓0 – 3 Years
  • ✓Complete in 12–24 Months
  • !In-Person Requirements
  • ✓Access to Video Lesson Library
  • ✓Full Faculty Support
  • ✓DIY Digital Manual Included
  • ✓Enrolment Open Worldwide
  • ✓Blended 200 Academic Hours (120 Online + 80 In-Person)
  • ✓90 Minutes Online Mentoring Each Month
  • !Requires Practicum Hours at a Recognised Montessori Service
  • ✓MA Endorsed AMTI Diploma & MACTE Accredited Certification

Residency for Schools or Centres

$46,320 AUD + GST

Includes AMTI Diploma and MACTE registration for up to 8 students. Additional MACTE students $500 each. Unlimited course attendees (centre staff only).

(email info@www.amti.edu.au for further information & enrolment)

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