Children’s House (3-6)
AMI Diploma Course Information
The Children’s House (3-6) Diploma Course covers the application of the Montessori Method of education for children from 3 to 6 years of age. Theory lectures create the foundation for a Montessori teacher’s practical work and are referred to throughout the duration of the course. The lectures focus on child development, Montessori theory and philosophy, practical aspects of Montessori education and schools as communities. Students are expected to take thorough notes of all theory lectures, for these will form the basis of their Theory Album.
The majority of the course is dedicated to demonstrations of the Montessori materials. With each demonstration, there will be a discussion of related theory, such as the age of the child, the purposes of the material, extensions and the sequence within the scope of the materials. Student’s notes on the technique of the presentation, along with all of the related information will form the basis for their individual practice with the materials. Refinement and the completion of these notes form the basis for the student’s original reference albums in each of the four areas: Practical Life, Sensorial, Language and Mathematics.
Time is scheduled during class hours for students to practice with the Montessori materials under staff supervision (without actual children) to refine their technique in presenting materials and to clarify notes that will be used to create their albums.