Montessori Training Centre of British Columbia

AMI Assistants Course (Montessori)
(to work as an Assistant in a Montessori Preschool/kindergarten)
 

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Saturday, July 7, 2012 – Friday, July 20, 2012
Obligatory to attend first day.

Please note that this course is scheduled Monday through Friday. Saturday, July 7th is the only weekend day on which students will attend class.

Open to anyone wishing to know more about the Montessori philosophy.

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“My assistant attended the course and was able to start the school year with a good understanding of the philosophy, some of the nuances, and its application in the classroom. It was a huge relief - I strongly recommend the Assistant’s Course for anyone stepping into the Montessori classroom.” Debbie Marette, Blue Spruce Montessori
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The Montessori Training Centre of BC will once again offer an Association Montessori Internationale (“AMI”) Assistants Course this summer. The intention of the course is to help interested adults become able assistants both at home as well as in a Montessori Children’s House (children 2˝ to 6+ years old). It highlights the important work of the adult as an aid to the child’s development at the crucial early stages of life; knowledge and understanding that could be applied at home.

Credit for the ECE Assistant Licence to Practice Work as an Assistant in a Montessori Preschool/Kindergarten

Presented by: Eduardo Cuevas, Director of Training  & Staff of the Montessori Training Centre of BC

 The course lectures will consist of study from the following areas:

  • Montessori Education Stages of Development

  • The Prepared Environment

  • Role of the Directress/Guide

  • Role of the Assistant Development of Language

  • Scientific Observation

  • Absorbent Mind Sensitive Periods

  • Freedom and Discipline

  • Development of Independence Development of Movement

  • Social Development Order and Organization Practical Applications

This full time course lasts two weeks from Saturday, July 7, 2012 to Friday, July 20, 2012. Classes begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m. with an hour for lunch daily. Course work will consist of lectures, the reading of selected Montessori passages, discussion, practical aspects for implementation and the writing of an Assistant’s Album. An AMI Children’s House Assistants Course Certificate of Attendance and transcript will be issued, based upon 90% attendance, course participation and the completion of the Assistant’s Album.

The non-refundable application fee is $100.00 and the tuition fee is $800.00 payable in full when you register. Sufficient registration is required by May 31, 2012 to ensure the course is offered. The $800.00 tuition fee is refundable if the course is cancelled or if you cannot attend. There will be some costs for materials. To ensure a place in this course please return the enclosed registration form as soon as possible as space is limited and will be filled on a first come basis.