KA1 STAFF TRAINING MONTESSORI METHOD

This training course in �Montessori Educational Method� aims to develop in students professional competences as future teachers of the Montessori Method to children from 1/2 to 6 years of age. Participants will learn more about Montessori, approaches to providing a Montessori inspired learning environment and how to use her methods and techniques. This course includes practical lessons, seminars, field works, thinking tools, technical visits, and conferences with experts.

MAIN OBJECTIVES:

• To give participants an adequate grounding in the Montessori principle and philosophy.
• To understand child psychology and child development
• To value the teaching aids developed by Maria Montessori
• To learn the Montessori environment and the role of a Montessori director.
• To stimulate moral and ethical education

Methodology:
In the framework of Erasmus + Programme, we are going to develop our courses based in both formal and informal education methodologies. We will start with an introduction of the new methodology and with a theoretical approach. In order to stimulate the active participation of them we will use dynamic activities, like:

• Study cases
• Discussions in the classroom with directors of private institutes
• Role-plays
• Guidelines
• Technical visits to schools for first hand experience

Programme:
DAY 1:

• INTRODUCTION: Main ideas of Montessori Pedagogy.
• CHILD DEVELOPMENT THEORY: Stages.
• MONTESSORI METHOD VALUES: �NORMALIZATION�.

DAY 2:
MONTESSORI SCHOOL:

• Settings.
• Materials: How to get them.
• Educators.
• Practice: Design and organize a Montessori classroom.

DAY 3:
TRADITIONAL SYSTEM VS MONTESSORI METHOD.
MONTESSORI FOR INTELLECTUAL GIFTED CHILDREN.
ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS AND OTHER OPTIONS IN SPAIN. Main differences between Reggio Emilia and Montessori.
MONTESSORI IN SPAIN:

• Asociaci�n Montessori Espa�ola (AME).
• How to become a guide or assistant.
• How to take part as school in AME.

PRACTICE: ACTIVITY PLANS FOR SPECIFIC SITUATIONS
DAY 4:
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Cosmic Education. 5 Great Lessons.
DEBATE: MONTESSORI METHOD CRITICISM

• Not enough interaction: lack of socialization.
• What happens after Montessori?
• No time for childhood.
• Too much structure.
• Elitist? Prices for enrolling and becoming a guide in Spain.

MONTESSORI IN THE WORLD TODAY:

• Humanitarian work abroad.
• Montessori for current business demands.