The Montessori method - Rome, Italy
The Montessori Method is a prepared educational environment where children can live and work in freedom and peace.
The Montessori course consists of the study of psychological changes in children and the study of the attitudes and procedures through which the teacher may assist the child during his development.
It help participants knowledge all the different ways in which the Montessori Method c
Description
Each participants can fill the registration form at the following
link: https://forms.gle/z6cdoUriREGw5hSq5
FIRST DAY
During this first meeting we will learn about Maria Montessori and her studies.
Monday - Session A - The life of Maria Montessori
Maria Tecla Artemisia Montessori was born on August 31, 1870 in Chiaravalle, Italy. She was an educator, physician, pedagogist, philosopher and scientist renowned for the educational system which was named after her, the "Montessori Method". Initially employed in Italy, her method was quickly adopted worldwide. The schools which follow the "Montessori Method" are still today the preferred choice over the many alternatives teaching systems.
Monday - Session B - Core principles of the method
In this session we will learn about the basic principles the method is based upon
1) Order and nature
2) Learning and movement
3) Freedom of choice
4) Engage interest
5) Rewards
6) Practical activities
7) Mixed-age classrooms
8) Context
9) Role of the teacher
10) Independence and self-discipline
SECOND DAY
In these sessions we will learn about the first Developing Materials and the Practical Life
Tuesday - Session A - Montessori materials
Object Fitting
Pink Tower
Tuesday - Session B - Montessori materials
Color Cylinders
Color Tablets
THIRD DAY
Wednesday - Session A - Montessori materials
Drawing insets
Wednesday - Session B - Montessori materials
Pairing Cards - Picture/Picture
FOURTH DAY
Thursday - Session A - Montessori materials
Namenclatures Cards - Picture/Word
Thursday - Session B - Montessori materials
Nomenclature Cards - Geography
Life Cycles
FIFTH DAY
Friday - Session A
Practical Life - Activities and organization
Friday - Session B
Thoughts and conclusion - Montessori: a method which is compatible with different pedagogical approaches and systems.
Learning objectives
- To introduce the Montessori principle and philosophy.
- To understand basically child psychology and child development
- To learn the Montessori environment and to organize a Montessori classroom.
Methodology & assessment
The course will combine theory input and discussion with analysis of practical incidents with the purpose of finding out different possible solutions. The methodology used is mainly content-based language instruction (communication through specific content).Text discussion, oral presentation and discussion, role-playing, self- and meta-reflection, debating and group interaction will be the strategies more frequently used.
-Active methodologies
-Role playing
-Simulations
-New technologies
-Visits at school
Certification details
Europass Mobility
Certificate of Attendance
Pricing, packages and other information
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Price:400Euro
Additional information
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Language:English
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Target audience ISCED:Early childhood education (ISCED 0)Primary education (ISCED 1)
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Target audience type:Head Teacher / PrincipalTeacher
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Learning time:15-20 hours
Past sessions
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