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DIPLOMA ADOLESCENT ENTRY CRITERIA CREDITS/ STUDENT HOURS ENROL DATE MAX STUDY PERIOD
ADOLESCENT 12+ Montessori teacher qualification for second level students of 12 years + School Leaving Qualification 60 credits / 1200 hours 1st Oct or 1st May 3 years from enrolment
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 ENTRY CRITERIA CREDITS/ STUDENT HOURS ENROL DATE MAX STUDY PERIOD
THEORY MODULE ADOLESCENT Complete study of Montessori core principles and theory relevant to adolescents - totally online School Leaving Qualification 22.5 credits / 450 hours 1st October 2 years from enrolment
PRACTICAL MODULE A ADOLESCENT Study of Montessori's Erdkinder plans in modern context in particular in relation to planning the environment and individual development; study of Montessori intellectually stimulating activities for adolescents - Montessori mathematical, language and music materials, practical life activities, student planning. School Leaving Qualification 12.5 credits / 250 hours 1st May 1.5 years from enrolment
PRACTICAL MODULE B ADOLESCENT Study of Montessori's Erdkinder plans in modern context in particular in relation to curriculum planning and group learning; study of Cosmic Education for adolescents - group projects, co-operation between subject teachers, Montessori biology and humanities materials. School Leaving Qualification 12.5 credits / 250 hours 1st May 1.5 years from enrolment
CLASSROOM PRACTICE MODULE ADOLESCENT Observation of children 3-12 years in Montessori settings, monitored work with adolescents 12+ years in Montessori and other settings. Observations and visits to other age groups in pre school and school. Observations and reflective reports on this work Core Theory A or Practical A1 (Adol) or Practical B 1 (Adol) 12.5 credits / 250 hours 1st Oct or 1st May 2 years from enrolment
STEPPING STONES ADOL ENTRY CRITERIA CREDITS/ STUDENT HOURS ENROL DATE MAX STUDY PERIOD
MONTESSORI CORE PRINCIPLES (Core Theory A) Study of the basic Montessori principles of child development relating to all age groups - two chapters/sections of study of about one month each School Leaving Qualification 7.5 credits / 150 hours 1st October November-February
MONTESSORI CORE PRINCIPLES IN ACTION (Core Theory B) Study of how basic Montessori principles are applied in practice- relating to all age groups - two chapters/sections of study of about one month each Core theory A 7.5 credits / 150 hours 1st November December-March
ADOLESCENT AGE RELATED THEORY Study of how Montessori principles of child development and their application in practice are applied to adolescents (12+ years), plus study of Erdkinder - two chapters/sections of study of about one month each. This mini module also includes the theory online module examination and the final diploma assessment (a multiple choice test which is relevant only to those completing a full diploma. Core theory A&B 7.5 credits / 150 hours 1st February March-June
ADOLESCENT PRACTICAL A1 Presentation of Montessori's Erdkinder plans in modern context in particular in relation to planning the environment and individual development. Presentation of Montessori intellectually stimulating activities for adolescents - Montessori mathematical, language and music materials, practical life activities, student planning. School Leaving Qualification 5 credits / 100 hours 1st May June-July
ADOLESCENT PRACTICAL A2 Further study of Adolescent Practical A1 above to gain indepth understanding and proficiency. Making of albums, materials, presentation of project and practical examination included Adol Practical A1 7.5 credits / 150 hours 1st August August-October
ADOLESCENT PRACTICAL B1 Presentation of Montessori's Erdkinder plans in modern context in particular in relation to curriculum planning and group learning. Presentation of Cosmic Education for adolescents - group projects, co-operation between subject teachers, Montessori biology and humanities materials. School Leaving Qualification 5 credits / 100 hours 1st May June-July
ADOLESCENT PRACTICAL B2 Further study of Adolescent Practical B1 above to gain indepth understanding and proficiency. Making of albums, materials, presentation of group project and practical examination included Adol Practical B1 7.5 credits / 150 hours 1st August August-October
ADOLESCENT CP1 Monitored work with children 3-12 years and 12+ in Montessori or other settings. Observations and reflective reports on this work Core Theory A or Practical A1 (Adol) or Practical B 1 (Adol) 7.5 credits / 150 hours 1st October November-February
ADOLESCENT CP2 Monitored work with adolescents 12+ years in Montessori settings. Observations and reflective reports on this work Adol CP1 5 credits / 100 hours 1st January March-June
CP3 Special CP Stepping Stone fo those studying for a second or later age group. Similar to CP2 Single age group Montessori Diploma 5 credits / 100 hours 1st October November-June

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