Early Childhood Montessori Assistant Training Course

How to Become a High Performance Montessori Assistant

What you'll learn
The role of observation in Montessori education
The role of the assistant in maintaining the classroom environment
The importance of not interrupting the teacher or the students while they are working
The basic elements of a Montessori education - Self Paced Learning, Multiage Classrooms, Encouraging Independence, Self Paced/Self Initiated Learning
Requirements
Introduction to Early Childhood Montessori Education
Description
This course has been used in over 800 Montessori schools to train assistants.Every Montessori teacher needs a trained assistant to manage her classroom. However, to be a successful assistant, you need to have a good understanding of Montessori philosophy. In a Montessori classroom, students should not be disturbed when they are engaged in their work. Montessori students should be encouraged to be independent in all aspects of self-care. A Montessori teacher should not be interrupted during a materials presentation. Montessori classrooms are beautiful, with well maintained materials. A good assistant ensures that the classroom is always beautiful.A Montessori assistant has many responsibilities including: Keeping the classroom neat and well supplied, monitoring the classroom noise level, taking care of individual student needs, and managing classroom conflicts, greeting students and parents as the day begins, helping students to prepare to go home at the end of the day, and ensuring safety on the playground.In this program, you will learn how to achieve all these objectives as well as gain a general understanding of Montessori philosophy and how a Montessori class functions.Produced by Educational Video Publishing – a leader in Montessori video production since 1994. Directed by Paulyne Holten-Sinder, former President of the American Montessori Society.

Overview

Section 1: Overview of Early Childhood Montessori

Lecture 1 Opening

Lecture 2 Practical Life

Lecture 3 Sensorial

Lecture 4 Language

Lecture 5 Math

Lecture 6 Cultural/Conclusion

Section 2: Learning to Be a High Performance Montessori Assistant

Lecture 7 Introduction to the Role of a Montessori Assistant

Lecture 8 The Classroom Environment

Lecture 9 The Classroom Role

Lecture 10 The Daily Routine

Lecture 11 Responsibility and Respect

Lecture 12 Maintaining Personal Balance

Lecture 13 Working Relationships

Persons desiring to serve as an assistant teacher in a Montessori early childhood classroom.