Diploma in Montessori Method of Education

This is a full-time Montessori teacher training course. It is suitable for students willing to work with or to teach children from 2½ to 6 years of age.

Entry Qualifications

Graduates in any discipline are welcome to the course. They must have a good standard of both written and spoken English.

12th Grade passed (with minimum of 50% aggregate) applicants and further will be assessed on their individual merit. They must be at least 18 years of age.

Aims

The course aims to develop students with the high level of professional competence as teachers of the Montessori Method of Education in order to guide the children from 2½ to 6 years of age. It will give students:

• A deep grounding in the Montessori Principle and Philosophy

• Basic understanding of child psychology

• An appreciation and understanding of the teaching aids developed by Dr. Maria Montessori.

• knowledge of the Montessori environment and the role of a Montessori directress/director

• In depth Knowledge of the Montessori curriculum

Course Structure

• DMT 101: Montessori Principle and Philosophy

• DMT 102: Child Development: The Early Years, Childcare, Health & Nutrition

• DMT 103: Curriculum planning

• DMT 104:   Practical Life Exercises

• DMT 105: Sensorial Education

• DMT 106: Language; Phonics & Grammar

• DMT 107: Mathematics

• DMT 108: Cultural Subjects: Zoology, Botany, Geography & History

Course Material

On acceptance into the course, you will receive text books and 2 referral books.

Practicum Teaching (200 Hours)

The Practicum Teaching programme has been designed to implement the student's theoretical and practical knowledge gained during the course.

Students are expected to work under the supervision of trained and experienced Montessori directress who helps them to become observant, caring and receptive directresses.

The teaching practice will be arranged by the Institute for Full-Time as well as Part Time trainees.