Diploma In Montessori Method of Education (Distance Learning)
This is a foundation Montessori teacher training course. It is suitable for students wishing to work with or to teach children from 2 1/2 to 6 years of age. The students are not physically present at the Centre for daily or weekly lectures. The course is divided into two stages:
i)
Montessori Theoretical Study
ii)
Practical Workshop
The course manual and prescribed textbooks lead the students through the Montessori philosophy and theories, child development, Montessori environment and the Montessori materials. Each section contains a question paper, which students have to complete and send to the tutor for assessment. Each question paper is graded and returned with the tutor's assessment.
Applicants are assessed on their individual merits but must have obtained at least WAEC / NECO / GCE "O" level (or equivalent). They must also have a good standard of both written and spoken English. They must be at least 17 years of age.
The course aims to develop in students a high level of professional competence as teachers of the Montessori Method to children from 2 1/2 to 6 years of age. It will give students:
1. A thorough grounding in the Montessori principle and philosophy.
2. Basic understanding of child psychology.
3. An appreciation and understanding of the teaching aids developed by Dr. Maria Montessori.
4. Knowledge of the Montessori Environment and the role of a Montessori Directress / Director.
5. Knowledge of the Montessori Curriculum.
- DMT 101: Montessori Principle and Philosophy
- DMT 102: Child Development: The Early Years
- DMT 103: Curriculum Planning
- DMT 104: Practical Life Exercises
- DMT 105: Sensorial Training
- DMT 106: Writing, Phonics and Language
- DMT 107: Mathematics
- DMT 108: Cultural Subjects Geography, History, Botany, and Zoology.
The distance learning programme is for those who cannot be physically present at the centres for lectures. Upon registration and once the first part of the tuition fee is paid, the student receives all his / her study manuals and two textbooks. Access is not a necessity for our distance-learning programme.
Please note that in order to obtain a Diploma as a Distance Learner:
- You will be required to attend a mandatory 11-day practical training workshop at the end of your study before writing your exams.
- You must complete and pass all your assignments
- You must pass your written and practical examinations.
COURSE DURATION : Three Months (1 Year)
- Students have one (1) year to complete the programme
- Distance Learning (External Student) studying from the convenience of your home or office.
COURSE FEE :-
20,000 (Non-Refundable)- On acceptance on the course, you will receive the manuals and two textbooks.
Students may join the teaching practice programme once they have completed DMT 104 (Montessori Exercises of Practical Life). This supervised teaching must be completed in an accredited Montessori School.
1. Certificate - A certificate is awarded to students who have successfully completed all written assignments.
2.. Certificate - to obtain the Diploma, awarded by MMI London
- Full time and Part-Time students have to:
a) Complete written assignments
b) Attend the 10-day practical workshop
c) Pass written & practical examinations
- International Diploma -In order to obtain the international Diploma awarded by MMI London, students have to obtain the certificate and complete 420 hours of teaching practice.
