WATERPARK MONTESSORI TRAINING

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Waterpark offers full high quality Montessori teaching diplomas for all age groups from birth to adolescence. It is fun and very satisfying to study to be a Montessori teacher but we are aware that it requires hard work, commitment and finance.

YOU CHOOSE HOW MUCH AND WHEN

We do not want to reduce the quality of our diplomas. Therefore we have used modern teaching methods and modern technology to design a method of studying in small parts that are accessible to all. We use modules (parts of diplomas) and stepping stones (parts of modules) to allow you to study at a rate that suits your family life, your work life and your budget.

DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES                                                                    back to top

You may enrol on a full diploma programme for one age group and finish within 1.5 to 3 years. (See Study Options)

MODULES and DIPLOMAS                                                                   back to top

A basic diploma for one age group is equivalent to one year study but you may take 1.5 to 6 years to complete it. It consists of 4 modules. You may enrol on the theory and practical modules as units of study and you may enrol on the classroom practice module when you have started study on one of the other modules. You have 1.5 to 2 years to complete each module. (See Stepping Stones to Diplomas)

Theory module is studied entirely online from November to June each year. You may take one or two years to complete. You must complete a theory module within 2 years

Practical modules A & B are studied from June to October. Each module has a ten day intensive workshop in the summer and 3.5 days in the autumn. A & B are in alternate years and may be studied in any sequence. The workshops are in Oslo, Norway. You must complete an individual practical module within 1.5 years

NOTE: Adolescent practical module B summer workshop is in Gothenburg; Adolescent A&B autumn workshops are in both Oslo and Gothenburg

Classroom Practice module is made up of hours with children of the relevant age, hours in a classroom in any good Montessori school plus assignments submitted online over a period of one or more years. You must complete a classroom practice module within 2 years.

STEPPING STONES                                                                                         back to top

Stepping stones are mini-modules that require a commitment of only 100-150 hours work and cost only 6000nok each. (See Fees) (See Overview of Options) You have two to three months to study each stepping stone unit and this may be extended upon special request. You will be awarded a letter of recognition for each mini module. Two or three stepping stones units make up to a full module. Nine stepping stone units will add up to a Montessori teacher diploma for one age group. See Stepping Stones to Diploma

Using Modules and Stepping Stones

You can build your stepping stones up to full modules. When you have completed the four modules you will have a diploma. You have 6 years to complete your diploma from the time you enrol on your first stepping stones unit. (This may be extended in special circumstances)

If you do not want to study for a diploma but would like to learn some more about the Montessori method, or you simply want a refresher to your existing diploma, you may study some of our stepping stones as separate units. Many of these units will add to your interest and knowledge and help you in your work with children, as a parent, a teacher or a classroom assistant. (See Stepping Stones to Diplomas) (See Study Options)

REGISTRATION                                                                                                back to top

When you register for the first time with Waterpark you pay a registration fee of 3000nok.You will be able to sign up for additional stepping stones units, modules or diploma programmes without re-registering. However the registration will lapse if you have not studied any unit for 2 years.

OTHER OPTIONS                                                                                             back to top

Waterpark offers other options/modules which you will find listed in Study Options

·         Montessori Special Needs and Montessori Add On Leadership are for those who hold Montessori diplomas.

·         Montessori Leadership and Montessori Pedagogy are for non-Montessori teachers who have a degree or 3 year qualification.

HOW ADULTS LEARN - THE WATERPARK METHOD