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Montessori Teacher
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"The real preparation for education is a study of one's self. The training
of the teacher...is something far more than a learning of ideas. It includes
the training of character; it is a preparaiton of the spirit."
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Dr. Maria Montessori
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from Absorbent Mind, p.131
The Society's teacher education is an "inner preparation" for Montessori
teaching which follows the path of being committed to such fundamental
principles as: (1) "Observation"; (2) "Individual Liberty" and (3) "Preparation
of the Environment".
The primary level (for ages 2-6) course consists of 22 lessons in a
204 page study guide which is completed entirely through mail correspondence.
The course work is divided into the categories of: "Observation" (5 lessons),
"Montessori Principles" (9 lessons), "Child Development" (4 lessons) and
"Montessori Materials" (4 lessons). A substantial response and dialogue
is assured between course evaluator and student, to work through and resolve
the various issues and skills needed for effective Montessori teaching.
The course is approved by the State of California, and accredited by
the International Montessori Accreditation Council
(IMAC) An elementary level course (for children 6-12) is
also available for those who have successfully completed the primary level
course.
Tuition and Registration
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Registration
Book Fee
Tuition
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A full refund of all monies paid will be provided to persons not accepted
into the course, upon request prior to completion of the enrollment application.
There are 22 lessons in total, and each lesson is paid at the rate of $130
at the time of its submittal.
Application Procedures
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Complete the Preliminary Application Form (available upon request
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the Society), and submit with $70 registration fee to: Interantional Montessori
Society, 912 Thayer Ave. #207, Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Applicant will be sent a complete course catalog, contract and entrance
test to complete final enrollment procedures
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Complete and return the contract and entrance test with book fee of $70
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Students accepted into the course receive the study guide materials and
texts to begin the actual course work.
Certification
Certification is issued to each student upon completion
of the 22-lesson course of study in the form of a certification statement,
verification statement and teaching credential. This credential is recognized
by the Society for a three-year term which is renewable upon completion
of further Society-approved course work.
Contact the Society for specific
details and other information about Montessori teacher education:
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