The Elementary Training Course prepares adults for the task of helping children aged 6 to 12 to develop the fullness of their individual human potential. The course provides an opportunity to study, in depth, Montessori pedagogy, practices and child development as well as an interdisciplinary approach to the study of human beings, their endeavours and relationship with the universe.
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
Elementary Course Enquiries
mint@att.net
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ANNOUNCING MINT's first Academic Year Elementary Course Beginning August 2012!
Information Session for the Elementary Course will be held
Saturday, January 28, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Lindsley Park Community School
722 Tenison Memorial Drive, Dallas, TX 75223
Course Components
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Montessori philosophy and practices of education with particular emphasis on the child aged 6 to 12 years |
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Mathematics (arithmetic, geometry and algebra) |
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Language, written and spoken, including functional aspects of grammar appropriate for children aged 6-12 |
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History and Prehistory |
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Physical and Biological Sciences: understanding of the origins and development of the universe and of the human being's relationship to this development |
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Presentations of physical and political geography designed to give an understanding of the interdependencies of the Earth and life upon it |
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Supervised practice sessions with Montessori materials |
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Observation in AMI classes |
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Supervised practice teaching in AMI classes |
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Construction of hand-made classroom materials |
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Preparation of albums containing illustrated notes of the Montessori methodology. These albums constitute the student’s basic teaching manuals. |
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Preparation of written papers |
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Preparation of observation and practice teaching reports |
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Written theory and written practical examinations |
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Oral examination |
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Reading Seminars on Montessori's books |
Elementary Summer Course : 2011 - 2013
Course Tuition: $9,000
The Elementary Course will be held at the Westwood School, 14340 Proton Road, Dallas, Texas 75244.
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Foundation Course (Required for those without an AMI 3-6 Diploma) |
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June 13 - July 8, 2011 (4 Weeks) |
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Summer I: 2011 |
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July 11 - August 5, 2011 (4 Weeks) |
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Interim Year: 2011-2012 |
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Observation with an AMI-Certified Teacher (90 Hours) |
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March Seminar: 2012 |
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Dates to be announced (8 Days) |
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Summer II: 2012 |
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June 11 - August 3, 2012 (8 Weeks) |
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Interim Year: 2012-2013 |
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Student Teaching with an AMI-Certified Teacher (120 Hours) |
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March Seminar: 2013 |
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Dates to be announced (8 Days) |
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Summer III: 2013 |
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June 10 - August 2, 2013 (8 Weeks) |
Elementary Academic Year Course : 2011 - 2012
Course Tuition:
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Foundation Course (Required for those without an AMI 3-6 Diploma) |
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August 8 - September 2, 2011 (4 Weeks) |
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Elementary Course |
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September 7, 2011 - Last Week of May or First Week of June, 2012 (Depending on the Oral Examination Schedule) |
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