Learning Outcomes
What You’ll Learn
✓Montessori philosophy, history and the role of the adult
✓Design and management of the prepared environment
✓Practical Life activities for independence and coordination
✓Sensorial education and Montessori materials
✓Language, early writing and reading approaches
✓Montessori mathematics sequence and materials
✓Child development theory and neuroscience
✓Supervised practicum at a recognised Montessori service
About This Course
Course Overview
The Diploma in Montessori Studies is for those who already have or are working towards gaining a Certificate III, Diploma or degree in early childhood and would like to gain a worldwide recognised MACTE Accreditation.
Requirements
- !Currently holding or working towards a Certificate III, Diploma or degree in early childhood
- !Assignments are required for completion of this course
- !Practicum hours at a recognised Montessori service are required
- !Access to a computer or tablet with a stable internet connection
Course Structure
Course Curriculum
Module 1: Philosophy▼
- History & Philosophy
- Prepared Environment
- Role of the Adult
- How Children Learn
- Observation
- The Montessori Professional
Module 2: Practical Life▼
- Care of Self
- Food Preparation
- Care of the Environment
- Grace & Courtesy
- Art, Craft & Science
- Movement & Music
Module 3: Sensorial▼
- Visual Discrimination
- Tactile Discrimination
- Auditory, Gustatory & Olfaction
- Geometry
Module 4: Language▼
- Auditory Games & Small Group Games
- Writing
- Reading
- Extensions
Module 5: Mathematics▼
- Activities Focussing on 1–10
- Activities with Numbers to 1,000
- Golden Beads
- Individual Games
- Extensions: Concrete to Abstract
Module 6: Child Development▼
- Theorists & Neuroscience
- Cognitive Development
- Emotional & Psychological Development
- Social Theory
- Behaviour Theorists
Module 7: Classroom Leadership▼
- Environmental Design
- Guiding Behaviour
- Inclusion Support
Module 8: Observation▼
- Scientific & Spiritual Practice
- Documentation
Module 9: Parent Involvement and Education▼
- Working with Families
- Parent Education
Module 10: Practicum▼
- Practicum at a recognised Montessori service
★ Required for MACTE Accredited certification. AMTI is fully MACTE accredited.
MACTE Face-to-Face Component (80 hours)▼
- Montessori Philosophy — 12 hrs
- Practical Life — 8 hrs
- Sensorial — 8 hrs
- Language — 8 hrs
- Mathematics — 8 hrs
- Child Development — 8 hrs
- Classroom Leadership — 12 hrs
- Observation — 8 hrs
- Parent & Community — 4 hrs
- Practicum — 4 hrs
