Description
COURSE OBJECTIVE :
The AMI Montessori 12–18 Orientation provides foundational Montessori theory and principles for supporting adolescent development (12-18 years). Lecture topics focus on the central principles of Montessori, the needs and characteristics of the adolescent, and the key principles that support Study and Work for this stage of human development, including the prepared environment, the role of the adult, and the importance of experiencing social and economic independence.
DURATION OF THE COURSE :
The course will meet twice a week on Zoom and include 20 hours of lectures and discussion related to adolescent development. Participants must observe adolescents or an adolescent community for 2 hours and write a summary of those observations. The course also requires an additional reflective piece of writing on an excerpt from Montessori’s From Childhood to Adolescence.
The course will run over four weeks (Tues/Thurs format) with Nine live online sessions from 6:30pm to 8:30pm (IST) on the following dates:
- 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 April, and 1, 6, 8, 10 May, 2025 (Tues & Thurs.) The last session will be on a Saturday 10th May, and it will begin at 4:00pm and end at 6:00pm (IST)
- Each session will be of 2 hours (with needed breaks).
More details will be shared at the start of the course.
COURSE DELIVERY :
The course combines the following:
- Live online lectures, with time for questions and discussion
- Pre-recorded audio and video lectures, Presentation of videos, photographs
- Directed study, including reading, Directed practice of techniques
ZOOM SESSIONS
The live lectures will be delivered via the platform Zoom – https://zoom.us/, which is free and simple to use. You will need access to a computer with speakers, a microphone, and a good internet connection, preferably located in a space where you will not be disturbed. Please download the app before the first session and check your sound and video connection. The video screen has to be ON during the session to mark your presence and for attendance.
TOPICS OF STUDY
- General Montessori Theory: Human Tendencies; Planes of Development
- General Montessori Theory: Prepared Environment
- General Montessori Theory: Role of the Adult
- Characteristics and Needs of the Adolescent
- The Prepared Environment that Supports Adolescent Development ; The Contribution of Residential Life
- The Work of Adolescents; the Important Work of the Hand
- The Pivotal Role of Production and Exchange
- Study and Work: Social Organization
- Study and Work: The Educational Syllabus
- The Role of Adults in the Third Plane
- The Life and Work of Maria Montessori
- Outcomes of the Third Plane
COURSE ASSIGNMENTS – 2 Reflections :
- Reflection on Appendices A and B in From Childhood to Adolescence
Due May 6, 2025
- Reflection on two hours of observation of adolescents Due May 10, 2025
AMI REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION :
Admission to the Programme does not guarantee certification. Each student must meet the following, basic requirements in all areas of the course in order to receive the AMI Adolescent Orientation Course Certificate (12-18) at the end of the Programme: Certification:
- A minimum of 90% attendance at all lectures and pre-recorded sessions 2. Required reading as directed by the course
- The completion of the observation assignment as directed by the course
- Submission and completion of assignments or the equivalent assignment on topics set by the Trainer to be submitted by the date stipulated by the course
STATIONERY AND COURSE MATERIALS :
To complete the requirements of the course, these items will be useful:
- Note taking materials daily (notebook or computer)
- Computer and fast internet connection
- Montessori resources and book (Approx. Rs.3,500/-)
ATTENDANCE POLICY :
In order to obtain the Orientation Course Certificate a minimum of 90% attendance is required for both the live sessions and it is expected that you view or listen to 90% of the assigned video and audio content as applicable.
If you are absent for more than one live session, you will not be eligible for the Orientation Course certificate. (Recorded sessions, if available, are offered as a courtesy to you only).
AMI requires attendance records to be kept and full attendance and satisfactory participation are required for all sessions. Please arrive at a good time for your lectures so that sessions may start on time.
COURSE FEES :
Early Bird fee applicable till 31st October, 2024
Rs.30,090 (for Indian nationals)
Rs.32,450 (for NRI and OCI card holders)
US$395 (Asians & African nationals)
US$420 (for Foreign nationals)
Regular fees will be applicable from 1st November, ‘2024
Rs.35,990 (for Indian nationals)
Rs.39,530 (for NRI and OCI card holders)
US$415 (Asians & African nationals)
US$450 (for Foreign nationals)
Indian Nationals can pay the fees by Bank Transfer in favour of “Montessori Institute of Bangalore”. Foreign Nationals must pay the fees in US Dollars by Bank Transfer or preferably through TransferWise in INR equivalent to US dollars in favour of “Montessori Institute of Bangalore” payable in Bangalore.
*Please note additional bank charges need to be paid separately for the bank transfer and should not be deducted from the course fees.
MIB Bank Details for bank transfer :
Account Name: Montessori Institute of Bangalore
Bank: Bank of Baroda
Branch: Gandhi Bazaar
Current Account Number: 89490200000692
IFSC code: BARB0VJGABZ (there is a zero in between)
SWIFT Code : BARBINBBBGL (for international payments)
MICR 560012115
REFUND POLICY :
The fee is non-refundable. Once paid it cannot be refunded for any reason either prior to the commencement of or during the course on withdrawal of a student. Students will be required to submit a Refund Policy Acceptance letter at the time of payment of fee.
AMI Trainer: Laurie Ewert-Krocker
Laurie Ewert-Krocker is the Director of Training for the International Montessori Training Institute of Ohio in the US and the 12-18 trainer for the AMI 12-18 Diploma Course through the Sydney Montessori Training Centre in Australia. She was a presenter and Course Director for the AMI-NAMTA Orientation to Adolescent Studies for many years. She was founding head teacher of the Hershey Montessori “farm school” in Huntsburg, Ohio. She spent 28 years as an elementary guide, adolescent guide, Language Arts specialist, Middle School and Upper School Program Director, and Pedagogical Consultant. She has consulted with Montessori adolescent programs around the world. She holds AMI diplomas at the 3-6 and 6-12 levels, and a BA and MA in English.
REQUIRED READING :
Required Reading: Appendices A and B in From Childhood to Adolescence, Maria Montessori, Montessori Pierson, 2007 (available through AMI website)