College of Modern Montessori
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Full-time Studies Information
(only in Johannesburg, South Africa)
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ENROLMENT: Prospective students must be at least eighteen years of age and have successfully completed a High School education. Prospective students not meeting these qualifications but would like to train as a Montessori Director/Directress will be interviewed to determine possible exemption.
THIS COURSE HAS BEEN AWARDED FULL ACCREDITATION BY THE MONTESSORI ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR TEACHER EDUCATION. MACTE IS AN INTERNATIONAL, NON-PROFIT MAKING ORGANISATION FOR THE ACCREDITATION OF COURSES IN MONTESSORI TEACHER TRAINING.
Course Fee:
The fee can be paid in any of the following currencies. The preferred method is to pay by credit card.
| Country | Amount |
| South African Rands | R22 800 (Deposit of R1860.00) |
| United States Dollars | $ 3200 |
| British Pounds | £ 1850 |
COURSE CONTENT :
- A perspective of the history of Education, where Montessori fits into the
spectrum of other teaching approaches, philosophies and principles in today's
educational world.
- Understanding of the developmental stages of children from early childhood
to six years of age, with special reference to the four planes of development:
Physical, Intellectual, Emotional and Spiritual.
- An in-depth study of Montessori Philosophy and Principles with tutorial
discussion groups.
- A documented study on the Montessori Observation technique and its application
in the Montessori Classroom, together with assessment criteria for learning
patterns and work cycles in relation to the development of children.
- The Montessori environment.
- A thorough study of the Montessori didactic materiais for children aged
two and a half to six years.
- Private and supervised practice with the Montessori materials.
- Practical teaching experience in Montessori classrooms (minimum 200 hours).
- Setting up a school, with special reference to classroom preparation and
management.
- The Montessori Directress (teacher). Spiritual preparation of the Directress.
- Material making - to produce a representative sample of the basic handmade
materials in the Montessori classroom.
- Knowledge of parent outreach programmes, information evenings, handouts
for parents, counselling approaches.
- Vast amounts of psychology.
- Many hours of hands-on training.
- All material-making to be done in class.
- Close guidance and monitoring.
- Exciting field trips and outreach programmes.
- Guest speakers to lecture on a regular basis.
EXAMINATIONS :
The final written examination will take place at the Johnannesburg College of Education. The final practical examination will take place at The College of Modern Montessori, Linbro Park.
DURATION :
One year - five days per week, 9:00am to 2:30pm during the four school terms.
If you would like more information immediately, or would prefer to contact us by physical postal services, please send the Registrar an e-mail with your request: modmont@global.co.za. For postal address, fax and telephone numbers, click here.
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