Montessori and Malaguzzi Educational Methodologies: from Italy a revolutionary method for childhood and youth

Third-party on-site course

Montessori and Malaguzzi Educational Methodologies: from Italy a revolutionary method for childhood and youth

The Montessori Method of education, developed by Dr. Maria Montessori and then by the pedagogist Lori Malaguzzi, is a child-centered educational approach based on scientific observations of children from birth to adulthood. Dr. Montessori’s Method has been time tested, with over 100 years of success in diverse cultures throughout the world.

Last updated: 13.11.2024

Next upcoming session:

05.05.2025 - 09.05.2025

Italy , Abruzzo , Vasto

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Description

It is a view of the child as one who is naturally eager for knowledge and capable of initiating learning in a supportive, thoughtfully prepared learning environment. It is an approach that values the human spirit and the development of the whole child—physical, social, emotional, cognitive

This training course aims to develop professional competences for future teachers of children from 1 to 6 years about Montessori Method. Participants will learn more about Montessori, approaches to provide a Montessori inspired learning environment and how to use her methods and techniques.

Daily Program
Location: Vasto, Italy
Target Audience: Teacher, Student Teacher

Learning objectives

Philosofic and pedagogical principles of Dr Maria Montessori
The Absorbent Mind
The freedom of choice
Our planes of development
The sensitive periods
Philosophia and methodology of Montessori’s material for development of four areas
- The practical life
- Sensorial
- Language
- Math

Training Program

1) Content Training in classes

Organization of the learning environment
Importance of the order, internal and external
The role of the teacher, “guardian of the environment”
Methodologies to develop: attention and concentration
The concept of freedom from the point of view of Maria Montessori
Independence, autonomy and freedom: the development of auto discipline as an inner development
Montessori “meet” our modern society
Observation technique
Rhythm in different children
The role of mixed classes

2) Practical Training

The Montessori's prepared environment
Workshop on the use of the Montessori educational materials
Visit to a Montessori school: pedagogical and didactic observation
Visit to a Montessori ed

Methodology & assessment

Target groups: teachers in childhood and school education

Trainers
Dr. Fulvia Cetrullo, pedagogist, founder and director of the International Institute “Vivere Montessorianamente” (3-6 aged and 6-11 aged) in Pescara, trainer accredited by IMI (International Montessori Institute), trainer at University of Barcelona in the Master of Montessori Pedagogy for children 0-6 aged

The last day of the course includes evaluation of the course, awarding of Certificates of Participation.

Materials, digital tools & other learning resources

Teacher’s slides and operative cards.

Certification details

Each participant will be granted a Certificate of Attendance as well as Certificate of Obtained Competences.

Pricing, packages and other information

Price:

400

Euro
Course package content:

The program provides also free cultural activities as visits to the city and surrounding area to discover the art, traditions, history, nature, typical foods, wine and culinary products of the area.
Support in reservation phase for the transfer from the airports to Vasto and in research of a comfortable and suitable accommodation is provided based on the participants needs. Polaris will ask for a fee of 10% of the real cost.
Additional information:

Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
Cancellation & changes:

NA
Additional information:

The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).

Additional information

Language:

English
Target audience ISCED:

Early childhood education (ISCED 0)

Primary education (ISCED 1)

Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)
Target audience type:

Teacher

School Psychologist

Teacher Educator
Learning time:

25 hours or more