The Montessori Institute, Denver, Colorado
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
FACULTY AND STAFF
COURSE CALENDAR
UNIVERSITY CREDIT
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
AN APPLICATION
ASSOCIATION MONTESSORI INTERNATIONALE
Working in a Montessori environment is very unlike traditional teaching. The AMI course prepares adults to help children by following their natural rhythms, interests, and developmental needs. The preparation is rich, complex, and interesting. The work is satisfying - and joyful.
Simultaneous translation equipment is available for any one language for which a group of students provide a translator. Students from Asia, Europe, and Latin America have worked successfully in translation at TMI - and enriched our community.
Overview:
Observations of 250 hours include:
Written essays, attendance at Seminars and Conferences.
Reference Albums contain illustrated notes on the developmental materials, samples of environment materials and written reports.
Curriculum Albums composed of lecture notes, illustrations, and discussions pertaining to Montessori teaching techniques and materials; this is the Assistant to Infancy's personal handbook and life-time reference.
Material Making: Hand made materials.
Practicum Evaluation: Work in an infant community evaluated by a course staff member.
Mid-term written exam and evaluation
Final Written and Oral Exams
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REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
The diploma of the A.M.I. is granted upon satisfactory completion of the course requirements in lecture attendance, observation work, practical sessions, material making, submission of reference and curriculum albums. At the end of the First Term students will be assessed on their theoretical, practical and written assignments. Examinations are held at the end of the second summer. Please contact the course director for details.
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FACULTY AND STAFF
Judith A. Orion, M.A., Director of Training, holds the AMI (Association Montessori International) Primary (3-6) diploma and received her Assistants to Infancy (0-3) diploma at the first AMI training for that level, given in Rome. Judi has conducted Primary and Infancy Montessori classes, and is a trainer, examiner, and consultant at both levels. She conducts teacher training internationally and is an adjunct faculty member of Loyola College in Maryland.
Maria Teresa Vidales, M.A., Trainer, holds the AMI Assistants to Infancy and Primary diplomas. She has over 20 years experience with children under the age of three and owns a school in Mexico City for children aged one to six. She is qualified as an AMI school consultant and examiner at the infancy level. Ms. Vidales presents international workshops.
Juan Manuel Micher, M.D., Medical lecturer, has worked for the last 30 years in community health training programs. As director general of medical services at UNAM (National University of Mexico) from 1990 to 2000, he was in charge of medical attention at the university child care facilities for over 1400 children. Dr. Micher provided health maintenance services for the students and developed training programs for doctors, professors, and health promotion personnel.
Jackie B. O'Shea, M.A., Administrative Assistant, holds the AMI Assistants to Infancy diploma. She has experience as a 0-3 directress .
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COURSE CALENDAR
The Course is given over two summers:
The First Summer: June - August
Montessori Theory; Obstetrics; Nutrition; Hygiene; Environment; Observation; Curriculum Manual Writing; Material Making; Relaxation; Written Examination and Evaluation conference
The Intervening Academic Year
Observation: A minimum total of 250 hours of written observation is required as follows:
Practice Teaching: Each student shall work with children in either a Nido (birth to age one) or an Infancy Community, and be visited for support and evaluation by a course staff member at least once. This may be done by returning to the training center to work, or by being visited at one's own location. Travel and lodging expenses are the student's responsibility. Support and evaluation are also given by one's supervising teacher or administrator.
Seminar: Topics of general interest examined through the lenses of current experience.
Assigned papers.
The Second Summer: June - August
Child Neuropsychiatry; Environment; Curriculum Manual Writing; material making; relaxation; Written and Oral Examinations
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Application Fee (non-refundable) - $50.00
Full Course Tuition - $5,600.00
Tuition Deposit (applied to first summer tuition) - $500.00
AMI Membership Fee (per summer) - $40.00
Examination Fee - $200.00
Payment Procedure:
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UNIVERSITY CREDIT
Eligible student may apply TMI course work to a Master's Degree in Education through Loyola College in Maryland. Graduate students register concurrently with TMI and Loyola College, completing 27 credit hours at TMI and the remaining nine credit hours at Loyola. For more information, please contact the Education Department at Loyola College in Maryland at (800) 221-9107, extension 2003.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The Montessori Institute actively seeks men and women of diverse backgrounds and interests. The applicant must hold a bachelor's degree, although exceptions may be made under special circumstances. The applicant must demonstrate personal suitability for training - maturity, integrity, intellectual creativity, and aptitude for psychological insight and understanding. The Montessori Institute admits students of any race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or maed available to its students; the Institute does not discriminate in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policy, loan program orother school administered programs.
An application consists of: a completed, signed application form, a statement of intent, three professional references, and an official transcript for the bachelor's degree (and other university studies) from an accredited college or university. An application fee must accompany the application when it is submitted. A personal interview is also required.
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FOR AN APPLICATION
Contact:
The Montessori Institute
333 Logan Street, Suite 227
Denver, Colorado, 80203
Phone: (303) 832-6781
FAX: (303) 765-5279
E-mail: tmiorion@aol.com
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ASSOCIATION MONTESSORI INTERNATIONALE
AMI was established in 1929 by Dr. Maria Montessori and was guided for more than 50 years by her son and close collaborator, Mario M. Montessori. It is presently directed by an international board and is supported by distinguished scholars and statesmen and women throughout the world.
AMI is a reliable authority on Montessori theory and practice and, since its inception, has been the coordinating agency for the growth and development of Montessori practice. AMI presently directs studies in affiliated teacher training institutions on five continents.
AMI DIPLOMA: The Internationally recognized diploma of the Association Montessori Internationale is awarded only by AMI-recognized training courses. These courses must meet rigorous standards, both in content and in teaching staff.
AMI OBJECTIVES: It is the objective of the AMI Montessori training
course to prepare adults for the task of helping children to develop the
fullness of their individual human potential. Courses bring together
a culturally diverse student body and an internationally-qualified professional
staff. The purpose is to study in depth contemporary Montessori practices
as well as current educational and psychological approaches to the child
in the first three years of life.
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