Foundation Learning · Level A AMTIAU3A

AMTI Audited Online Diploma in Montessori Elementary Studies

(no assignments or practicum)

Learning Outcomes

What You'll Learn

✓Montessori philosophy, history and the core principles of the approach

✓Preparing yourself to teach through self-reflection and observation

✓Developmental characteristics of children aged 6 to 9 and 9 to 12 years

✓The Cosmic Plan through geography, biology and history using the Great Stories

✓Language and mathematics curriculum for the elementary years

✓Geometry, physical sciences, practical life and cultural subjects

✓Art, music and movement integration in the elementary environment

✓Curriculum design, classroom leadership and positive discipline strategies

About This Course

Course Overview

This course develops a broad understanding of Montessori pedagogy, child development, and curriculum for children from 6–12 years. Study at your own pace.

Requirements

!Pre-requisite: Montessori Fundamentals Course
✓No assignments or practicum required for this course
!Access to a computer or tablet with a stable internet connection

Course Structure

Course Curriculum

Module 0: Early Childhood Foundation▼

Early Childhood Foundation

Module 1: Preparing for the Journey▼

Welcome to AMTI
Navigating the Online Environment
Competencies, Completion Requirements & Assessment Tasks
Why Am I Here?
Purpose of Education
Key Concepts of Montessori
Differences Between Montessori and Traditional Education
History of Montessori Education
Core Principles of Montessori Education
Detailed Overview of the Montessori 6-12 Curriculum

Module 2: Preparing Yourself to Teach▼

The Birth of Childhood
Origins of Traditional Schooling
Evolution of Understanding Childhood and Learning
Montessori's Milieu
Progressive Educators
Montessori and Dewey
Transformation of the Adult
Becoming the Scientist, Servant & Saint
Observation Exercises
Reflective Journalling

Module 3: Montessori Philosophy & Child Development▼

Human Development
Developmental Characteristics of 6 to 9 and 9 to 12 Year-Olds
Absorbent Mind and Reasoning Mind
Sensitive Periods, Human Tendencies and Developmental Milestones
Cosmic Plan and Learning
Seven Great Stories and Five Great Lessons
Peace Education and the Cosmic Plan

Modules 4–6: Cosmic Plan — Geography, Biology, History▼

Great Stories: Creation of the Universe, Beginning of Life, Coming of Humans
Physical, Political and Economic Geography
Timeline of Life, Classification, Ecology, Evolution
Fundamental Human Needs, Australian History

Modules 7–8: Language & Mathematics▼

Reading, Writing, Speaking, Word Study, Parts of Speech
Whole Number Operations, Fractions, Decimals, Measurement
Financial Literacy, Algebra, Data & Graphs

Module 9: Geometry▼

Introduction through to Area, Volume and Theorems

Modules 10–12: Physical Sciences, Practical Life, Art/Music/Movement▼

Nature of Elements, Sound, Magnetism, Light
Daily Jobs, Plant Care, Going Out, Food Preparation
Art, Music and Movement Integration

Modules 13–14: Curriculum Design & Classroom Leadership▼

Preparing the Environment, Planning, Special Education
Positive Discipline, Record Keeping, Assessment, Parent Education

Best for Parents and Support Staff

This course is coming soon. Register your interest and we will be in touch when enrolments open.

This Course Includes

✓6 – 12 Years
✓Complete in 12–24 Months
✓No In-Person Requirements
✓Access to Video Lesson Library
✓DIY Digital Manual Included
✓Enrolment Open Worldwide
↑Upgradeable to AMTIAU3B
✓MA Endorsed AMTI Certificate of Completion

Residency for Schools or Centres

$19,500 AUD + GST

Unlimited course attendees (school or centre staff only).

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

Foundation Learning