College Modern Montessori

Diploma in Montessori Teaching

This Diploma in Montessori Education has been designed by Phyllis Wallbank ; who trained directly under Dr. Maria Montessori and become Head of Gatehouse Learning Center in London, a model Montessori School. Phyllis Wallbank has been an examiner for the Association of Montessori Internationale and Montessori in USA. The course aims to provide all students with a sound theoretical and practical understanding in the principles of the Montessori method.

Admission Requirements

•   Have obtained at least 5 credits in SPM / GCE ‘O’ Level or equivalent qualification
    with a credit in English ;
•   Proficient in both oral and written English;
•   Have a strong interest in teaching young children.
•   Must be at least 18 years old.

Course Contents

Total Course Duration: 130 hours

The course, which is divided into 8 sections, includes Montessori philosophy, child psychology and methodology. Students will be taught to present and use the various Montessori Equipment to develop language, mathematical, science and practical life skill in children in a purpose built room. For each Module participants have to complete an assignment to demonstrate that they have fully understood the relevant section. They will also be required to read and discuss the critical readings outlining the philosophy and methods of Maria Montessori. Participants are allocated tutors who will assist throughout the entire course

MODULE
1	Units 1 – 5 Students & Study Maria Montessori Educational History & Montessori Montessori Philosophy Essence of Education
2	Units 6 – 11 Birth Diet Parents - Role & Development Psychological Needs Obedience & Discipline Handicapped Children
3	Units 12 – 14 Exercises in Practical Life The Environment & Exercises Characteristics of Sensorial Material
4	Units 15 – 16 Sensorial Material Language Development
5	Unit 17 Development of Reading Phonetic Materials, Reading Cards, Grammar Boxes, Materials with Reading
6	Unit 18 Mathematics Number Rods, Sandpaper Numbers, Number Cards, Spindles, Counters, Beads, Addition & Subtraction, Decimal System
7	Unit 19 Mathematics Multiplication, Tables, Division, Factors, Prime Numbers, Fractions, Checker Board, Division
8	Unit 20 – 26 The Arts Drawing & Painting Music Ecology Time Lines Preparing to Run a Montessori Class / School

50 Hours Teaching Observation in a Montessori Kindergarten

Fees Structure

All inclusive:

- Course Fees

- RM 4,900
This includes registration fee, seminars and study materials.

- £ 240 This is the assessment fee payable to Brickfields Asia Corporation Sdn. Bhd on behalf of the College of Modern Montessori.

- Payment Mode

- Bank Draft / Cheque / Credit Card / Cash. Easy payment schemes are also available.

- Payable To

- All cheques are to be made payable to Brickfields Asia Corporation Sdn. Bhd

Course Assessment

This is an assignment-based course. All assignments are marked overseas and Diploma’s are issued by the College of Modern Montessori.