Center for Montessori Teacher Education – Early Childhood Program
CENTER FOR
MONTESSORI TEACHER EDUCATION
NORTH CAROLINA
EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM
Ages 2 ½ through 6
2009 – 2010
AFFILIATED WITH:
THE AMERICAN MONTESSORI SOCIETY
ACCREDITED BY:
(MACTE)
MONTESSORI ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR
TEACHER EDUCATION
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Center for Montessori Teacher Education – Early Childhood Program
The Center for Montessori Teacher Education offers the following accredited program which, upon successful completion leads to an American Montessori Society (AMS) Early Childhood or Associate Early Childhood Credential. An Associate Credential is granted if the candidate does not have a Bachelor’s Degree. Non-AMS accredited Montessori teachers with a college degree may obtain an AMS credential by working with the Center through a special certification program.
This course presents the Montessori philosophy, theory, teaching and strategies in the light of modern child development and developmental psychology.
TIME SCHEDULE:
In the initial summer phase, the student is introduced to Montessori philosophy and child development, observation skills and classroom management: Pivotal knowledge for this program. The didactic materials and exercises for Everyday Living are taught in this phase. The lessons in Sensorial, Language and Math are started at this time. In the 10 monthly weekend seminars that follow, the student is given the basic lessons in a sequence timed to the development of a usual Montessori class. The didactic materials and exercises for sensorial activities, language development, growth of analytical and mathematical thinking, geography, art, movement, music and the natural sciences are presented in full sequence with the rationale behind these materials explained.
There is a strong emphasis on supervised practice sessions to enable the students to become proficient in the use of materials and for them to experience different teaching styles of various Montessori teachers.
The result of our time schedule and the sequence of curriculum presentations is that the student is given an ample opportunity for assimilating all of the information given. The year-long format allows an individual to implement and use their new knowledge in environment settings and to return frequently for encouragement and communication with faculty and fellow students. We have found this to be both a productive and cohesive experience.
LOCATION:
The program will be held at The New School, Inc., a Montessori Center for Children located near Raleigh, North Carolina. The Center offers a peaceful atmosphere in a country setting. Students find this conducive to concentrated study and meditation.
ACADEMIC PHASE:
Phase I – Summer Intensive
June 25 – July 17, 2009 (120 hours)
Curriculum Areas Presented:
Everyday Living
Sensorial
Language
Math
Montessori Philosophy
Child Development
Observation (guided by staff)
Classroom Management
Phase II – Weekend Seminars
Friday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
September Seminar:
Everyday Living
Language
Movement
October Seminar:
Language
Geography
Parent Teacher Conferences
November Seminar:
Sensorial
Math
December Seminar:
Language
Art
January Seminar:
Language
Practical Life Exam and Practicum
Math
February Seminar:
Sensorial Exam and Practicum
Child Development
Science
March Seminar:
Child Development
Music
April Seminar:
Math
Extended Day
May Seminar:
Language Exam and Practicum
Math
Philosophy
Infant and Toddler Overview
Phase III – Final Week
June 10 – 12, 2010
Math Exam and Practicum
Year Long Projects
Nurturing the Spirit
PRACTICUM PHASE:
(INTERNSHIP)
“The function of the Practicum Phase is to provide for the student a supervised teaching and learning experience and a period of observation, internalization, and further study, to bring together the theory and practice of Montessori education.” (AMS Practicum Booklet)
The well defined practicum is a school year of student teaching in a classroom of 3, 4 and 5 year olds, where the student can experience the healthy growth and development of the children and the class. Internship sites are available throughout the United States. The student works with guidance of an AMS certified teacher in an approved Montessori school. The student negotiates the stipend for the year with the practicum site. During this time the student takes an active role as an evolving professional in a half-day class as an observer, participant and implementer.
During the year an area representative of the Center will serve as a supportive Consulting Teacher and classroom observer of the student. Our monthly seminars offer frequent contact with program staff and the opportunity for discussion and feedback with fellow interns and other Montessorians. The Center works closely with each student, the school, Supervising Teacher and Consulting Teacher so as to provide a complete and through educational experience.
TUITION:
Early Childhood Program
For Certification: $5,400.00
Academic Phase only: $4,100.00
In order to attend the program, all fees and tuition must be paid before the program begins.
The Center offers a Deferred Payment Plan, which allows students to make monthly payments. The Deferred Payment Plan for the Early Childhood course requires students to put a down payment of $2,200.00 before the course begins and the balance of the tuition is carried with a 6% interest.
FEES:
AMS & CERTIFICATION
The tuition includes $250.00 toward the AMS and MACTE fees. These fees entitle the student to an intern membership in the Society for two years and cover credential fees for one level.
BOOK AND SUPPLIES:
Books and supplies are the responsibility of the student. A required reading list is sent as early as possible so required reading can be completed and assimilated.
TO APPLY:
The following should be sent to:
Ceres Schroer York
179 D’Ango Circle
Angier, NC 27501
1. Application
2. Prepaid tuition check in the amount of
$200.00 made payable to CMTE
3. Three (3) letters of recommendation
4. A 350 word personal statement
5. Two (2) sets of official college transcripts
from your most recent educational institution
For more information call:
Ceres Schroer York, Director
(919) 639-8688 – home
(919) 924-6336 – mobile
During Seminar Hours:
(919) 303-3636 – Sunset Lake Campus
The Center’s admission policy is non-discriminatory. We welcome students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.
PRESENTERS:
Presenters for each area are chosen for their expertise in the curriculum area. The experienced staff includes Cathy Beemer, Benita Matthers, Diane Hamburg, Warren McPherson, Madeleine Piat-Landolt, Beth Rice, Lisa Wallace and Ceres Schroer York.
Cathy Beemer has worked with the Center for the last sixteen years and enjoys a national reputation as a Montessori curriculum presenter. She has a broad expansive view of both the Montessori Early Childhood and Elementary curriculums and is known for her dynamic and comprehensive workshops, and in addition to her teacher education work, she spends her daytime hours as a Consulting and classroom teacher.
Ceres Schroer York, Director of the North Carolina program has been involved with AMS since 1963; her experience includes the founding of three Montessori schools in Illinois, New York and North Carolina. Ceres Schroer York holds both an AMS Early Childhood and Elementary credential as well as Master Degrees in Mathematics and Liberal Studies and has been a Montessori Classroom teacher since 1969. As a Mathematics specialist, Ceres Schroer York is known as a Montessori Teacher educator and AMS seminar workshop presenter. Ceres Schroer York is involved nationally with the AMS Teacher Education Committee. She is experienced with both school and teacher program consultation and accreditation and AMS teacher preparation for children from birth to 12 for both public and private schools. During the year, Ceres Schroer York is Program Director of the Center’s Infant and Toddler, Early Childhood and Elementary Montessori Teacher Education programs as well as a consulting teacher for interns and Head of her own school in Holly Springs, North Carolina.
CENTER FOR
MONTESSORI
TEACHER EDUCATION
NORTH CAROLINA
Business Office
179 D’Ango Circle
Angier, North Carolina
27501
Teaching Site
5617 Sunset Lake Road
Holly Springs, NC
27540
DIRECTOR
CERES SCHROER YORK
(919) 639-8688
(919) 924-6336 -Mobile
(919) 639-3888 – Fax
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Center for Montessori Teacher Education – Early Childhood Program
CENTER FOR MONTESSORI TEACHER EDUCATION
NORTH CAROLINA
TEACHING SITE
5617 Sunset Lake Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 639-8688 – Phone
(919) 639-3888 – Fax
(919) 303-3636 – Sunset Lake Campus
Director: Ceres Schroer York
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM
2009 – 2010
The dates listed below are TENTATIVE dates only and students are encouraged to frequently refer to their schedules for possible changes.
Phase I: Beginning of the Academic Program June25 – July 17, 2009
Phase II: Weekend Seminars Fridays 4:00 – 9:00 p September 11 – 13, 2009
Saturdays 8:00 a – 5:30 p October 2 – 4, 2009
Sundays 8:00 a – 1:00 p November 6 – 8, 2009
December 4 – 6, 2009
February 5 – 7, 2010
March 7 – 7, 2010
April 9 - 11, 2010
May 14 – 16, 2010
Phase III: Second Summer and Final Phase of Program June 10 – 12, 2010
The student teaching or Practicum Phase of the program can be done concurrently during the academic school year from September 2009 – June 2010 or at a later time.
Center for Montessori Teacher Education
North Carolina
Early Childhood Training Program
REQUIRED READINGS:
Montessori – A Modern Approach
By Paula Polk Lillard
Maria Montessori, Her Life and Work
By E.M. Standing
Maria Montessori: A Biography
By Rita Kramer
The Magic Years
By Selma Fraiberg
The Absorbent Mind
The Secret of Childhood
The Discovery of The Child
The Montessori Method
By Maria Montessori
SUGGESTED READINGS:
Children – The Challenge
Maintaining Sanity In The Classroom
By Rudolph Dreikurs
The Hurried Child
Child Development In Education – Piagetian Perspective
By David Elkind
Center For Montessori Teacher Education
North Carolina
Elementary Training Program
REQUIRED READINGS:
Maria Montessori: A Biography
By Rita Kramer
The Absorbent Mind
To Educate The Human Potential
From Childhood To Adolescence
The Montessori Elementary Material
By Maria Montessori
NOTE: Students will be accountable for having read the above books before the start of the program.
RECOMMENDED READINGS:
Spontaneous Activity In Education
Education For A New World
Formation Of Man
By Maria Montessori
Education For Human Development
By Mario Montessori
NOTE: Elementary students are urged to familiarize themselves with the above Early Childhood readings and will be held responsible for any text material assigned during the summer or internship phases of the program.
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