About
Montessori Training
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The full diploma programme is comprised of 4 modules (6 if completing the 6-12 diploma):
- Theory Module (online)
- Practical Module A (online and on-site at one of our centres)
- Practical Module B (online and on-site at one of our centres)
- Classroom Practice Module (practicum in a Montessori setting – in the area where you live)
It is possible to study module-by-module, which means that you can apply and pay for one module at a time. At the end of each module an award letter is issued.
All 4 modules (or 6 if completing 6-12 diploma) must be completed to obtain a MACTE diploma.
Diploma is equivalent to 86 ECTS (equivalent to 123 ECTS if completing 6-12 diploma)
Theory module
The Online Theory Module
Scope
- 625 study hours
- 100% online
Content
- Core Theory:
- A1 Montessori on Human Development
- A2 The Montessori Philosophy
- B1 Principles behind the Montessori Method
- B2 Two Pillars of the Montessori Method
- Theory 0-6 or 6-12 or 12-18:
- C1 Montessori and Child Development
- C2 Montessori in Action
Criteria
- Participation in two chats for all chapters (6 chats in total)
- Participation in the discussion forum for all chapters
- Required reading and self-assessments for all chapters
- 1500-2500-word essay for three of six online chapters
- Minimum of 90% attendance
Final Assessment
The theory examination is conducted as a home exam when all online chapters and written assignments are successfully completed.
The Two Practical Modules
Scope
- 500 study hours (for each module, 1000 study hours in total)
- Each practical module includes 2 on-site workshops: 7 days materials workshop and 3 days exam workshop (+ 1 day Exam Day) (see here for variation 0-3 Practical A)
Content
- Three to four different subjects areas per module – practical presentations of the materials, activities and educator skills
Criteria
- Mandatory on-site attendance for workshops
- Creation of resource albums for each subject area
- Written introductions for resource albums
- Self-made Montessori materials and activities
- Minimum of 90% attendance
Final Assessment
Practical examination conducted at one of our centres.
Classroom Practice Module
Scope
- 520 study hours
- The module consists of 400 classroom practice hours* + 120 hours of self-study
- The 400 practice hours consist of 120 supervised hours and 280 unsupervised hours spent in a Montessori environment for the age group you are studying.
*1000 hours required for the 12-15/12-18 courses (880 of these hours are unsupervised hours)
Content
- Block 1 Theme: The Prepared Environment
- Block 2 Theme: Interaction in the Prepared Environment
- Block 3 Theme: Dynamics between Adults & Children
- Montessori Classroom Management
Criteria
- Participation in one chat for each block and Montessori Management chapter (4 chats in total)
- Participation in the discussion forum for each block and Montessori Management chapter
- Required reading and self-assessments for two chapters
- Logbook for each practicum block
- Montessori Classroom Management written assignment
- Minimum of 90% attendance (100% practicum hours required)
Final Assessment
There is no examination for the practicum module, but all criteria for the module must be met.
